US Bridges

SR1576 over SR5901 & Taggart CR Cree

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.35 Mi. E. Jct. SR1551 · Structure no. 000000001190540

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
345 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1576 over SR5901 & Taggart CR Cree is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1576 over SR5901 & Taggart CR Cree 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 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,000 by 2040. The structure is 345 ft (105.1 m) long and 84 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR1576
CrossesSR5901 & Taggart CR Cree
Location0.35 Mi. E. Jct. SR1551
RouteState Highway 1576
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.19409, -80.91808
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length345 ft (105.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2022)
Projected traffic47,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR1576 over SR5901 & Taggart CR Cree built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1576 over SR5901 & Taggart CR Cree 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR1576 over SR5901 & Taggart CR Cree carry?

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1576 over SR5901 & Taggart CR Cree?

The structure is 345 ft (105.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns SR1576 over SR5901 & Taggart CR Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.