US Bridges

NC24 NC27 over Long Creek

Fair

Stanly County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1900 · Structure no. 000000001670046

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC24 NC27 over Long Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying NC24 NC27 over Long Creek in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957, 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 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 72 ft wide.

CarriesNC24 NC27
CrossesLong Creek
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1900
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates35.3397, -80.21026
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2021)
Projected traffic29,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Long Creek built?

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

What condition is NC24 NC27 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does NC24 NC27 over Long Creek carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC24 NC27 over Long Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns NC24 NC27 over Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.