US Bridges

NC27 over Charlotte Transit RR

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.16 Mi. E. Jct. NC49 · Structure no. 000000001190257

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC27 over Charlotte Transit RR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC27 over Charlotte Transit RR in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,000 by 2040. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC27
CrossesCharlotte Transit RR
Location0.16 Mi. E. Jct. NC49
RouteState Highway 27
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.21959, -80.84971
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 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
CrossesRailroad
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 over Charlotte Transit RR built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC27 over Charlotte Transit RR 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 over Charlotte Transit RR carry?

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

How long is NC27 over Charlotte Transit RR?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns NC27 over Charlotte Transit RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.