US Bridges

NC22 NC24 NC27 over Richland Creek

Fair

Moore County, North Carolina · 0.12 MI E JCT NC22 · Structure no. 000000001250054

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1941
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC22 NC24 NC27 over Richland Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying NC22 NC24 NC27 over Richland 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,400 by 2040. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNC22 NC24 NC27
CrossesRichland Creek
Location0.12 MI E JCT NC22
RouteState Highway 22
CountyMoore County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.383, -79.48536
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2021)
Projected traffic14,400 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 NC22 NC24 NC27 over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1941.

What condition is NC22 NC24 NC27 over Richland 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 NC22 NC24 NC27 over Richland Creek carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC22 NC24 NC27 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NC22 NC24 NC27 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.