NC24 over Cape Fear River
FairCumberland County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. E. JCT US301/I95B · Structure no. 000000000510126
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 620 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC24 over Cape Fear River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC24 over Cape Fear River in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2040. The structure is 620 ft (188.9 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC24 over Cape Fear River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC24 over Cape Fear River 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 2024.
How much traffic does NC24 over Cape Fear River carry?
About 20,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC24 over Cape Fear River?
The structure is 620 ft (188.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns NC24 over Cape Fear River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.