NC49 over Curl Tail Creek
GoodStanly County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI.S.JCT.SR1617 · Structure no. 000000001670024
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 265 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC49 over Curl Tail Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC49 over Curl Tail Creek in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2040. The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC49 over Curl Tail Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC49 over Curl Tail 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does NC49 over Curl Tail Creek carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is NC49 over Curl Tail Creek?
The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns NC49 over Curl Tail Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.