US Bridges

NC24 over Cross Creek

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.1MI. E.Jct.Us 401BUS · Structure no. 000000000510258

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC24 over Cross Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC24 over Cross Creek in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,000 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC24
CrossesCross Creek
Location0.1MI. E.Jct.Us 401BUS
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates35.06069, -78.88747
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.5 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 traffic24,000 (2022)
Projected traffic48,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure9
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 Cross Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does NC24 over Cross Creek carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC24 over Cross Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns NC24 over Cross Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.