US Bridges

NC24 over Broad Creek

Good

Carteret County, North Carolina · 6.9 MI E JCT NC58 · Structure no. 000000000310011

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
227 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
23,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC24 over Broad Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC24 over Broad Creek in Carteret County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,000 by 2040. The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

CarriesNC24
CrossesBroad Creek
Location6.9 MI E JCT NC58
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates34.72316, -76.94568
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating90.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length227 ft (69.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2021)
Projected traffic47,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.7 mi (109 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 over Broad Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC24 over Broad 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does NC24 over Broad Creek carry?

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC24 over Broad Creek?

The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns NC24 over Broad Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.