NC49 over Steel Creek
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1441 · Structure no. 000000001190040
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC49 over Steel Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC49 over Steel Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 38,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,000 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC49 over Steel Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC49 over Steel Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does NC49 over Steel Creek carry?
About 38,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC49 over Steel Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).
Who owns NC49 over Steel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.