US Bridges

NC24 27 Wbl over Stony Run Creek

Fair

Stanly County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1115 · Structure no. 000000001670299

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC24 27 Wbl over Stony Run Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC24 27 Wbl over Stony Run Creek in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 7,250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,500 by 2040. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC24 27 Wbl
CrossesStony Run Creek
Location0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1115
RouteState Highway 24
CountyStanly County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.27247, -80.32403
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,250 (2021)
Projected traffic14,500 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 Wbl over Stony Run Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC24 27 Wbl over Stony Run 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does NC24 27 Wbl over Stony Run Creek carry?

About 7,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC24 27 Wbl over Stony Run Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns NC24 27 Wbl over Stony Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.