US Bridges

SR5901 Ramp over Taggart Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 1.3 Mi. S. Jct. I85 · Structure no. 000000001190457

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR5901 Ramp over Taggart Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR5901 Ramp 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,600 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSR5901 Ramp
CrossesTaggart Creek
Location1.3 Mi. S. Jct. I85
RouteState Highway 5901
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.22146, -80.92229
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2021)
Projected traffic9,600 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR5901 Ramp over Taggart Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR5901 Ramp 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 Ramp over Taggart Creek carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR5901 Ramp over Taggart Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR5901 Ramp over Taggart Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.