NC27 over Stewarts Creek
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. US29 · Structure no. 000000001190529
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 44 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC27 over Stewarts Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC27 over Stewarts Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,000 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC27 over Stewarts Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC27 over Stewarts 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does NC27 over Stewarts Creek carry?
About 31,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC27 over Stewarts Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns NC27 over Stewarts Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.