US Bridges

NC24 over US401BYP.

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Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.6MI. E. of Jct. SR1429 · Structure no. 000000000510086

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC24 over US401BYP. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC24 over US401BYP. in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC24
CrossesUS401BYP.
Location0.6MI. E. of Jct. SR1429
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates35.08598, -78.95024
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating76.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2022)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC24 over US401BYP. built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC24 over US401BYP. 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 2024.

How much traffic does NC24 over US401BYP. carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC24 over US401BYP.?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns NC24 over US401BYP.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.