SR5901 over Taggart Creek
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 1.4 Mi. S. Jct. I85 · Structure no. 000000001190456
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 52,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR5901 over Taggart Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR5901 over Taggart Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 52,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,000 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR5901 over Taggart Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR5901 over Taggart Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does SR5901 over Taggart Creek carry?
About 52,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SR5901 over Taggart Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns SR5901 over Taggart Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.