NC24 over Gales Creek
GoodCarteret County, North Carolina · 8.8 MI E JCT NC58 · Structure no. 000000000310023
- 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
- 19,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC24 over Gales Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC24 over Gales 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,000 by 2040. The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC24 over Gales Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC24 over Gales 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 Gales Creek carry?
About 19,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC24 over Gales 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 Gales Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.