US Bridges

Tyvola Road over Sugar Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.N.JCT. City Park DR · Structure no. 000000001190556

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tyvola Road over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tyvola Road over Sugar Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,000 by 2040. The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTyvola Road
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.1MI.N.JCT. City Park DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.18305, -80.91829
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length245 ft (74.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2022)
Projected traffic39,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tyvola Road over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tyvola Road over Sugar 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 Sugar Creek carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Tyvola Road over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Tyvola Road over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.