US Bridges

Tyvola Centre Dr. over Ut to Sugar Creek

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 50FT.N.JCT.S.TRYON Street · Structure no. 000000001191170

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tyvola Centre Dr. over Ut to Sugar Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Tyvola Centre Dr. over Ut to Sugar Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesTyvola Centre Dr.
CrossesUt to Sugar Creek
Location50FT.N.JCT.S.TRYON Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.16485, -80.9113
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJune 2024
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 rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2007)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tyvola Centre Dr. over Ut to Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tyvola Centre Dr. over Ut to Sugar 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 Tyvola Centre Dr. over Ut to Sugar Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Tyvola Centre Dr. over Ut to Sugar Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Tyvola Centre Dr. over Ut to Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.