US Bridges

NC24 NC87 over US401BUS

Fair

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.16 Mi. W. Jct. SR3147 · Structure no. 000000000510104

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
173 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC24 NC87 over US401BUS is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC24 NC87 over US401BUS in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,000 by 2040. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC24 NC87
CrossesUS401BUS
Location0.16 Mi. W. Jct. SR3147
RouteState Highway 24
CountyCumberland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.06226, -78.89055
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.3 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2022)
Projected traffic33,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 NC87 over US401BUS built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC24 NC87 over US401BUS 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does NC24 NC87 over US401BUS carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC24 NC87 over US401BUS?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns NC24 NC87 over US401BUS?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.