US Bridges

NC24 over Locks Creek

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi.E. of JCT.NC53 · Structure no. 000000000510238

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,250
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC24 over Locks Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC24 over Locks Creek in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 6,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC24
CrossesLocks Creek
Location0.3 Mi.E. of JCT.NC53
RouteState Highway 24
CountyCumberland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.04789, -78.84664
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,250 (2018)
Projected traffic12,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC24 over Locks Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC24 over Locks 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does NC24 over Locks Creek carry?

About 6,250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC24 over Locks Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns NC24 over Locks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.