US Bridges

NC24 Wbl over N.E. Cape Fear River

Good

Duplin County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. W. Jct. SR1701 · Structure no. 000000000610032

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
226 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC24 Wbl over N.E. Cape Fear River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC24 Wbl over N.E. Cape Fear River in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 3,750 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2040. The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC24 Wbl
CrossesN.E. Cape Fear River
Location1.0 Mi. W. Jct. SR1701
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates34.93678, -77.85963
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length226 ft (68.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,750 (2022)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Wbl over N.E. Cape Fear River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC24 Wbl over N.E. Cape Fear River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does NC24 Wbl over N.E. Cape Fear River carry?

About 3,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is NC24 Wbl over N.E. Cape Fear River?

The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns NC24 Wbl over N.E. Cape Fear River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.