US Bridges

NC27 (morehead St) over SR3998 (south Blvd)

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. NC49 · Structure no. 000000001190163

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
241 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC27 (morehead St) over SR3998 (south Blvd) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC27 (morehead St) over SR3998 (south Blvd) in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 241 ft (73.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC27 (morehead St)
CrossesSR3998 (south Blvd)
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. NC49
RouteState Highway 27
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.2186, -80.84887
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.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length241 ft (73.4 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2022)
Projected traffic39,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC27 (morehead St) over SR3998 (south Blvd) built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC27 (morehead St) over SR3998 (south Blvd) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does NC27 (morehead St) over SR3998 (south Blvd) carry?

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

How long is NC27 (morehead St) over SR3998 (south Blvd)?

The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns NC27 (morehead St) over SR3998 (south Blvd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.