US Bridges

NC24 NC27 NC109 over Br. of Warner Creek

Good

Montgomery County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1613 · Structure no. 000000001230268

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC24 NC27 NC109 over Br. of Warner Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC24 NC27 NC109 over Br. of 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNC24 NC27 NC109
CrossesBr. of Warner Creek
Location0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1613
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates35.33929, -79.92188
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2022)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC24 NC27 NC109 over Br. of Warner Creek built?

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

What condition is NC24 NC27 NC109 over Br. of 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does NC24 NC27 NC109 over Br. of Warner Creek carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC24 NC27 NC109 over Br. of Warner Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NC24 NC27 NC109 over Br. of Warner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.