US Bridges

NC24 NC27 over Branch of Buffalo Creek

Fair

Moore County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. NC705 · Structure no. 000000001250221

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC24 NC27 over Branch of Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC24 NC27 over Branch of Buffalo Creek in Moore County, North Carolina. It was built in 1921, 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNC24 NC27
CrossesBranch of Buffalo Creek
Location0.4 Mi. E. Jct. NC705
RouteState Highway 24
CountyMoore County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.40416, -79.56757
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2022)
Projected traffic9,200 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 Branch of Buffalo Creek built?

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

What condition is NC24 NC27 over Branch of 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does NC24 NC27 over Branch of Buffalo Creek carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC24 NC27 over Branch of Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns NC24 NC27 over Branch of Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.