NC274 over Long Creek
FairGaston County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1405 · Structure no. 000000000710075
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 69 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC274 over Long Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC274 over Long Creek in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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.
It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC274 over Long Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC274 over Long 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does NC274 over Long Creek carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC274 over Long Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).
Who owns NC274 over Long Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.