Sutherland Avenue over Bearskin Creek
FairUnion County, North Carolina · .2 Mi.N.Morgan Mill Rd. · Structure no. 000000001790516
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 167 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 1994 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sutherland Avenue over Bearskin Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sutherland Avenue over Bearskin Creek in Union 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sutherland Avenue over Bearskin Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sutherland Avenue over Bearskin 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 Bearskin Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Sutherland Avenue over Bearskin Creek?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Sutherland Avenue over Bearskin Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.