US Bridges

NC24 & NC27 over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Moore County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. NC705 · Structure no. 000000001250038

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1941
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC24 & NC27 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying NC24 & NC27 over Buffalo 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 6 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,400 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC24 & NC27
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.4 Mi. E. Jct. NC705
RouteState Highway 24
CountyMoore County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.40402, -79.56672
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2021)
Projected traffic10,400 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 & NC27 over Buffalo 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 Buffalo 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does NC24 & NC27 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC24 & NC27 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NC24 & NC27 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.