I485 Ramp over Little Sugar Creek
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR4982 · Structure no. 000000001190605
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 257 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I485 Ramp over Little Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I485 Ramp over Little Sugar Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,800 by 2040. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I485 Ramp over Little Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is I485 Ramp over Little 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does I485 Ramp over Little Sugar Creek carry?
About 8,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I485 Ramp over Little Sugar Creek?
The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns I485 Ramp over Little Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.