NC24 & NC27 over Little Bear Creek
FairStanly County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1256 · Structure no. 000000001670036
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC24 & NC27 over Little Bear Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC24 & NC27 over Little Bear Creek in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC24 & NC27 over Little Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC24 & NC27 over Little Bear 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 2024.
How much traffic does NC24 & NC27 over Little Bear Creek carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC24 & NC27 over Little Bear Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns NC24 & NC27 over Little Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.