NC24 over South River
FairCumberland County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR1853 · Structure no. 000000000510144
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 278 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC24 over South River is a concrete tee beam carrying NC24 over South River in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC24 over South River built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC24 over South 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does NC24 over South River carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is NC24 over South River?
The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns NC24 over South River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.