Sardis Rd.North over Beard Creek
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi.W.Jct.Indep.Blvd. · Structure no. 000000001190498
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sardis Rd.North over Beard Creek is a steel culvert carrying Sardis Rd.North over Beard Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,000 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sardis Rd.North over Beard Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sardis Rd.North over Beard Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Sardis Rd.North over Beard Creek carry?
About 18,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Sardis Rd.North over Beard Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).
Who owns Sardis Rd.North over Beard Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.