John Price Road over Steele Creek
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI.W.JCT.NC49 · Structure no. 000000001190233
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2000 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
John Price Road over Steele Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying John Price Road over Steele Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 71 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 25 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 John Price Road over Steele Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is John Price Road 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does John Price Road over Steele Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is John Price Road over Steele Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns John Price Road over Steele Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.