US Bridges

SR5901 Ramp over Taggart Creek

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.15 Mi. N. Jct. SR1256 · Structure no. 000000001190535

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
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 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long.

CarriesSR5901 Ramp
CrossesTaggart Creek
Location0.15 Mi. N. Jct. SR1256
RouteState Highway 5901
Coordinates35.19684, -80.92011
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length61 ft (18.5 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 traffic900 (2021)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR5901 Ramp over Taggart 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR5901 Ramp over Taggart Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR5901 Ramp over Taggart Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 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.