US Bridges

NC27 over Deer Branch Bbq Creek

Good

Harnett County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI W. of SR 1114 · Structure no. 000000000850280

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC27 over Deer Branch Bbq Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying NC27 over Deer Branch Bbq Creek in Harnett County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 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 59 ft (17.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesNC27
CrossesDeer Branch Bbq Creek
Location0.1 MI W. of SR 1114
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates35.32694, -79.06189
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed5.6 mi (9 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 Deer Branch Bbq Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC27 over Deer Branch Bbq 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does NC27 over Deer Branch Bbq Creek carry?

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

How long is NC27 over Deer Branch Bbq Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns NC27 over Deer Branch Bbq Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.