Sutherland Avenue over Ut to Richardson Creek
FairUnion County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.US74 · Structure no. 000000001790515
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 28 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sutherland Avenue over Ut to Richardson Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sutherland Avenue over Ut to Richardson Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,400 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sutherland Avenue over Ut to Richardson Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sutherland Avenue over Ut to Richardson 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Sutherland Avenue over Ut to Richardson Creek carry?
About 6,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Sutherland Avenue over Ut to Richardson Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns Sutherland Avenue over Ut to Richardson Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.