NC24 NC87 over Tank Creek
FairCumberland County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.S.JCT.SR1451 · Structure no. 000000000510038
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 43,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC24 NC87 over Tank Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NC24 NC87 over Tank Creek in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 76 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 43,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,000 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC24 NC87 over Tank Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is NC24 NC87 over Tank Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does NC24 NC87 over Tank Creek carry?
About 43,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC24 NC87 over Tank Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m).
Who owns NC24 NC87 over Tank Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.