US Bridges

NC24 & NC2 over Long Creek

Fair

Stanly County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1900 · Structure no. 000000001670039

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC24 & NC2 over Long Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC24 & NC2 over Long Creek in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 68 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNC24 & NC2
CrossesLong Creek
Location0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1900
RouteState Highway 24
CountyStanly County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.33746, -80.21792
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (60.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2022)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC24 & NC2 over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is NC24 & NC2 over Long 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 & NC2 over Long Creek carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC24 & NC2 over Long Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns NC24 & NC2 over Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.