US Bridges

NC27 over Upper Little River

Good

Harnett County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. of Jct. SR1117 · Structure no. 000000000850056

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC27 over Upper Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC27 over Upper Little River in Harnett County, North Carolina. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,600 by 2040. The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesNC27
CrossesUpper Little River
Location0.2 Mi. E. of Jct. SR1117
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates35.34032, -78.95156
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length225 ft (68.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2021)
Projected traffic9,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC27 over Upper Little River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC27 over Upper Little River 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 2024.

How much traffic does NC27 over Upper Little River carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC27 over Upper Little River?

The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns NC27 over Upper Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.