Tyvola Road over Little Hope Creek
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi.E.Wedgewood Dr. · Structure no. 000000001190486
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 38 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tyvola Road over Little Hope Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Tyvola Road over Little Hope Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,000 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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 Tyvola Road over Little Hope Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tyvola Road over Little Hope 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Tyvola Road over Little Hope Creek carry?
About 29,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Tyvola Road over Little Hope Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Tyvola Road over Little Hope Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.