US Bridges

Kenilworth Avenue over Ut to Little Sugar Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 200 N JCT Pearl Park Way · Structure no. 000000001191378

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kenilworth Avenue over Ut to Little Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Kenilworth Avenue over Ut to Little Sugar Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 29,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,000 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesKenilworth Avenue
CrossesUt to Little Sugar Creek
Location200 N JCT Pearl Park Way
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.21137, -80.83709
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,500 (2022)
Projected traffic59,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
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 Kenilworth Avenue over Ut to Little Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kenilworth 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 Kenilworth Avenue over Ut to Little Sugar Creek carry?

About 29,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Kenilworth Avenue over Ut to Little Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.