US Bridges

NC24 NC27W.BYP over Warner Creek

Good

Montgomery County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. W. Jct. SR1005 · Structure no. 000000001230264

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC24 NC27W.BYP over Warner Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC24 NC27W.BYP over Warner Creek in Montgomery County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,600 by 2040. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC24 NC27W.BYP
CrossesWarner Creek
Location0.5 Mi. W. Jct. SR1005
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates35.33613, -79.90775
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2022)
Projected traffic12,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 NC27W.BYP over Warner Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC24 NC27W.BYP over Warner 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does NC24 NC27W.BYP over Warner Creek carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC24 NC27W.BYP over Warner Creek?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns NC24 NC27W.BYP over Warner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.