US Bridges

NC24 NC27 over Little Crane Creek

Fair

Moore County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. W. Jct. US1 · Structure no. 000000001250065

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC24 NC27 over Little Crane Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC24 NC27 over Little Crane Creek in Moore County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNC24 NC27
CrossesLittle Crane Creek
Location1.0 Mi. W. Jct. US1
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates35.32521, -79.25079
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2022)
Projected traffic7,400 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 NC24 NC27 over Little Crane Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC24 NC27 over Little Crane 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 Little Crane Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC24 NC27 over Little Crane Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns NC24 NC27 over Little Crane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.