US Bridges

NC27 over Long Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR1666 · Structure no. 000000001190027

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC27 over Long Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying NC27 over Long Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 100 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,000 by 2040. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNC27
CrossesLong Creek
Location0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR1666
RouteState Highway 27
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.2982, -80.97908
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2022)
Projected traffic39,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC27 over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is NC27 over Long 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does NC27 over Long Creek carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC27 over Long Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC27 over Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.