US Bridges

Seigle Avenue over Ut to Little Sugar Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 100 N JCT Green Trail LN · Structure no. 000000001191370

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seigle Avenue over Ut to Little Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Seigle Avenue over Ut to Little 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 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSeigle Avenue
CrossesUt to Little Sugar Creek
Location100 N JCT Green Trail LN
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.22589, -80.82475
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2016)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 Seigle Avenue over Ut to Little Sugar Creek built?

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

What condition is Seigle Avenue over Ut to 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Seigle Avenue over Ut to Little Sugar Creek carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Seigle Avenue over Ut to Little Sugar Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Seigle Avenue over Ut to Little Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.