NC242 over South River
GoodCumberland County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.N. of Jct. SR2036 · Structure no. 000000000510046
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 330 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC242 over South River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC242 over South River in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 330 ft (100.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 South River built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC242 over South River 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does NC242 over South River carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC242 over South River?
The structure is 330 ft (100.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC242 over South River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.