US Bridges

NC24 over NC87

Good

Harnett County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR2115 · Structure no. 000000000850036

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
241 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC24 over NC87 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC24 over NC87 in Harnett County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC24
CrossesNC87
Location0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR2115
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates35.2697, -79.06018
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length241 ft (73.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2021)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC24 over NC87 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC24 over NC87 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does NC24 over NC87 carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC24 over NC87?

The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns NC24 over NC87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.