NC24 NC27 over Dry Creek
FairMoore County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR1276 · Structure no. 000000001250028
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1941
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC24 NC27 over Dry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying NC24 NC27 over Dry Creek in Moore County, North Carolina. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1941, so it is 104 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 5 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC24 NC27 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1941.
What condition is NC24 NC27 over Dry 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 NC24 NC27 over Dry Creek carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC24 NC27 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns NC24 NC27 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.