NC242 over US74/NC130
GoodColumbus County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi.N.Jct. SR1512 · Structure no. 000000000470411
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 310 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC242 over US74/NC130 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC242 over US74/NC130 in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2040. The structure is 310 ft (94.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC242 over US74/NC130 built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC242 over US74/NC130 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 2024.
How much traffic does NC242 over US74/NC130 carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC242 over US74/NC130?
The structure is 310 ft (94.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns NC242 over US74/NC130?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.