NC242 over Brier Creek
GoodColumbus County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. E. JCT.SR1506 · Structure no. 000000000470023
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC242 over Brier Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC242 over Brier Creek in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 NC242 over Brier Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC242 over Brier 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does NC242 over Brier Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC242 over Brier Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns NC242 over Brier Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.