SR3815 over Little Sugar Creek
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.25 MI.S.JCT.SR3816 · Structure no. 000000001190475
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR3815 over Little Sugar Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR3815 over Little Sugar Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 80 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 5 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 25,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,000 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR3815 over Little Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is SR3815 over Little Sugar 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR3815 over Little Sugar Creek carry?
About 25,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR3815 over Little Sugar Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns SR3815 over Little Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.