US Bridges

NC27 over Black River

Good

Harnett County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. of Jct. SR1701 · Structure no. 000000000850067

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC27 over Black River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC27 over Black River in Harnett County, North Carolina. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,600 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC27
CrossesBlack River
Location0.1 Mi. E. of Jct. SR1701
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates35.4129, -78.64662
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2021)
Projected traffic12,600 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC27 over Black River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC27 over Black 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does NC27 over Black River carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC27 over Black River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NC27 over Black River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.