US Bridges

NC127 over Duck Creek

Fair

Alexander County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1002 · Structure no. 000000000030005

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
71 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC127 over Duck Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying NC127 over Duck Creek in Alexander County, North Carolina. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 5 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC127
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1002
RouteState Highway 127
CountyAlexander County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.89292, -81.30239
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2022)
Projected traffic7,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 NC127 over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC127 over Duck 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does NC127 over Duck Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC127 over Duck Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns NC127 over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.