NC27 over Indian Creek
FairLincoln County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1147 · Structure no. 000000001090004
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 166 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC27 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC27 over Indian Creek in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2040. The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC27 over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC27 over Indian 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does NC27 over Indian Creek carry?
About 3,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC27 over Indian Creek?
The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns NC27 over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.