NC279 over Long Creek
GoodGaston County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR2275 · Structure no. 000000000710012
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 182 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC279 over Long Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC279 over Long Creek in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2040. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC279 over Long Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC279 over Long Creek 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 June 2022.
How much traffic does NC279 over Long Creek carry?
About 21,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC279 over Long Creek?
The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns NC279 over Long Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.