US Bridges

NC24 NC27 over Little River

Good

Montgomery County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1324 · Structure no. 000000001230032

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
315 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC24 NC27 over Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC24 NC27 over Little River in Montgomery County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesNC24 NC27
CrossesLittle River
Location0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1324
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates35.35764, -79.85165
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2021)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 NC24 NC27 over Little River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC24 NC27 over Little River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does NC24 NC27 over Little River carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC24 NC27 over Little River?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns NC24 NC27 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.