US Bridges

Old Steele Crk Rd. over Southern Railroad

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · .2MI.S.WILKINSON Blvd. · Structure no. 000000001190484

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
223 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Steele Crk Rd. over Southern Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Steele Crk Rd. over Southern Railroad in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Steele Crk Rd.
CrossesSouthern Railroad
Location.2MI.S.WILKINSON Blvd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.22241, -80.8996
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length223 ft (67.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2022)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Steele Crk Rd. over Southern Railroad built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Steele Crk Rd. over Southern Railroad 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Old Steele Crk Rd. over Southern Railroad carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Old Steele Crk Rd. over Southern Railroad?

The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Old Steele Crk Rd. over Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.