US Bridges

Efird ST over Little Long Creek

Good

Stanly County, North Carolina · .1 Mi. E. JCT of Nc 52 · Structure no. 000000001670308

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Efird ST over Little Long Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Efird ST over Little Long Creek in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEfird ST
CrossesLittle Long Creek
Location.1 Mi. E. JCT of Nc 52
RouteCity Street 0
CountyStanly County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.40465, -80.20431
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Efird ST over Little Long Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Efird ST 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 Efird ST over Little Long Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Efird ST over Little Long Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Efird ST over Little Long Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.