US Bridges

NC24 over Cross Creek

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR3950 · Structure no. 000000000510125

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC24 over Cross Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC24 over Cross Creek in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 34,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,000 by 2040. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC24
CrossesCross Creek
Location0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR3950
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates35.05549, -78.87198
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,000 (2022)
Projected traffic78,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC24 over Cross Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC24 over Cross Creek 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 Cross Creek carry?

About 34,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC24 over Cross Creek?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns NC24 over Cross Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.