US Bridges

NC24 27 73 Ebl over Pee Dee River

Fair

Stanly County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1803 · Structure no. 000000001670050

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,140 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC24 27 73 Ebl over Pee Dee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC24 27 73 Ebl over Pee Dee River in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 46 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2040. The structure is 1,140 ft (347.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC24 27 73 Ebl
CrossesPee Dee River
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1803
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates35.30846, -80.08024
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,140 ft (347.4 m)
Longest span220 ft (67 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2018)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC24 27 73 Ebl over Pee Dee River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is NC24 27 73 Ebl over Pee Dee River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does NC24 27 73 Ebl over Pee Dee River carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC24 27 73 Ebl over Pee Dee River?

The structure is 1,140 ft (347.4 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns NC24 27 73 Ebl over Pee Dee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.