Choate Circle over Steele Creek
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR 1441 · Structure no. 000000001190006
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1979 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Choate Circle over Steele Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Choate Circle over Steele Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Choate Circle over Steele Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Choate Circle over Steele 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 Choate Circle over Steele Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1979 count).
How long is Choate Circle over Steele Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Choate Circle over Steele Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.