Seneca Place over Little Hope Creek
FairPosted for loadMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 175 E.Jct.Wedgewood Dr. · Structure no. 000000001190391
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Seneca Place over Little Hope Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Seneca Place over Little Hope 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 57 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Seneca Place over Little Hope Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Seneca Place over Little Hope 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 Seneca Place over Little Hope Creek carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Seneca Place over Little Hope Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Seneca Place over Little Hope Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.