NC49 over Long Creek
GoodStanly County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1451 · Structure no. 000000001670002
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC49 over Long Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC49 over Long Creek in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,200 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC49 over Long Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC49 over Long Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does NC49 over Long Creek carry?
About 6,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is NC49 over Long Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns NC49 over Long Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.