US Bridges

NC24 NC27 over Campbell Creek

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. W. Jct. SR2853 · Structure no. 000000001190009

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,750
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC24 NC27 over Campbell Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC24 NC27 over Campbell Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 86 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 20,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,500 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesNC24 NC27
CrossesCampbell Creek
Location0.7 Mi. W. Jct. SR2853
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates35.20303, -80.74117
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionAugust 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic20,750 (2020)
Projected traffic41,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NC24 NC27 over Campbell Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is NC24 NC27 over Campbell 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does NC24 NC27 over Campbell Creek carry?

About 20,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC24 NC27 over Campbell Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NC24 NC27 over Campbell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.