NC24E over NE Cape Fear River
FairDuplin County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. E. Jct. SR1737 · Structure no. 000000000610457
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 207 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,350
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC24E over NE Cape Fear River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC24E over NE Cape Fear River 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 4,350 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,700 by 2040. The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long and 41 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC24E over NE Cape Fear River built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC24E over NE Cape Fear 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does NC24E over NE Cape Fear River carry?
About 4,350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is NC24E over NE Cape Fear River?
The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns NC24E over NE Cape Fear River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.