US Bridges

Access Rd. over Little Long Creek

Good

Stanly County, North Carolina · 1.0MI.W.JCT.MORGAN Rd. · Structure no. 000000001670286

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Access Rd. over Little Long Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Access Rd. over Little Long Creek in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesAccess Rd.
CrossesLittle Long Creek
Location1.0MI.W.JCT.MORGAN Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.33319, -80.21383
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2012)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Access Rd. over Little Long Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Access Rd. over Little Long 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 Access Rd. over Little Long Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Access Rd. over Little Long Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Access Rd. over Little Long Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.