US Bridges

SR1441 over Steele Creek

Poor

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.9 MI.S.JCT.NC49 · Structure no. 000000001190270

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1441 over Steele Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1441 over Steele Creek in Mecklenburg 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1441
CrossesSteele Creek
Location0.9 MI.S.JCT.NC49
RouteState Highway 1441
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.10486, -80.95374
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2022)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1441 over Steele Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1441 over Steele Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1441 over Steele Creek carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1441 over Steele Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns SR1441 over Steele Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.