NC24 over Limestone Creek
FairDuplin County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1726 · Structure no. 000000000610043
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,400
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC24 over Limestone Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC24 over Limestone Creek in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,800 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 Limestone Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC24 over Limestone Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does NC24 over Limestone Creek carry?
About 8,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is NC24 over Limestone Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns NC24 over Limestone Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.