NC24E over NE Cape Fear River
GoodDuplin County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. W. Jct. SR1701 · Structure no. 000000000610458
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 252 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,400
- 2022 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 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2040. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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 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 NC24E over NE Cape Fear River carry?
About 4,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is NC24E over NE Cape Fear River?
The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns NC24E over NE Cape Fear River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.