US Bridges

SR2427 over Ramah Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S. Jct. NC73 · Structure no. 000000001190095

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2427 over Ramah Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2427 over Ramah Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2427
CrossesRamah Creek
Location0.6 Mi. S. Jct. NC73
RouteState Highway 2427
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.44216, -80.80175
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2018)
Projected traffic7,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR2427 over Ramah Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2427 over Ramah 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR2427 over Ramah Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2427 over Ramah Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR2427 over Ramah Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.