US Bridges

NC24 NC27 over Cabin Creek

Good

Montgomery County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. E. Jct. SR1371 · Structure no. 000000001230044

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC24 NC27 over Cabin Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC24 NC27 over Cabin Creek in Montgomery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 94 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 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNC24 NC27
CrossesCabin Creek
Location1.0 Mi. E. Jct. SR1371
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates35.36101, -79.73175
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2022)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 NC24 NC27 over Cabin Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is NC24 NC27 over Cabin Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does NC24 NC27 over Cabin Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC24 NC27 over Cabin Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NC24 NC27 over Cabin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.