SR5243 over Ut to Clear Creek
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. NC51 · Structure no. 000000001190849
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 41 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR5243 over Ut to Clear Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR5243 over Ut to Clear Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR5243 over Ut to Clear Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR5243 over Ut to Clear 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SR5243 over Ut to Clear Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR5243 over Ut to Clear Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).
Who owns SR5243 over Ut to Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.