US Bridges

SR 4968(TOMSHORTRD over Ut to Sixmile Creek

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · .1 MI N Longview Club DR · Structure no. 000000001191356

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4968(TOMSHORTRD over Ut to Sixmile Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 4968(TOMSHORTRD over Ut to Sixmile Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,200 by 2040. The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4968(TOMSHORTRD
CrossesUt to Sixmile Creek
Location.1 MI N Longview Club DR
RouteState Highway 4968
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.02991, -80.793
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length198 ft (60.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2016)
Projected traffic13,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 4968(TOMSHORTRD over Ut to Sixmile Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4968(TOMSHORTRD over Ut to Sixmile 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4968(TOMSHORTRD over Ut to Sixmile Creek carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 4968(TOMSHORTRD over Ut to Sixmile Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4968(TOMSHORTRD over Ut to Sixmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.