NC27 over South Fork Catawba Rive
FairLincoln County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1407 · Structure no. 000000001090023
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1951
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 368 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC27 over South Fork Catawba Rive is a concrete tee beam carrying NC27 over South Fork Catawba Rive in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 99 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 5 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,000 by 2040. The structure is 368 ft (112.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC27 over South Fork Catawba Rive built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.
What condition is NC27 over South Fork Catawba Rive 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does NC27 over South Fork Catawba Rive carry?
About 15,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC27 over South Fork Catawba Rive?
The structure is 368 ft (112.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns NC27 over South Fork Catawba Rive?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.