US Bridges

SR1138 Ebl over Sugar Creek

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.15 Mi. W. Jct. I77 · Structure no. 000000001190513

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1138 Ebl over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1138 Ebl over Sugar Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 12,750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,500 by 2040. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1138 Ebl
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.15 Mi. W. Jct. I77
RouteState Highway 1138
Coordinates35.13928, -80.91101
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length163 ft (49.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,750 (2022)
Projected traffic25,500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 SR1138 Ebl over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1138 Ebl over Sugar 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1138 Ebl over Sugar Creek carry?

About 12,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1138 Ebl over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR1138 Ebl over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.