NC24E over Northeast Creek
FairOnslow County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI E. Jct. SR1421 · Structure no. 000000001330005
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 351 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC24E over Northeast Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC24E over Northeast Creek in Onslow County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 70 years old, older 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 18,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,500 by 2040. The structure is 351 ft (106.9 m) long and 57 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC24E over Northeast Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is NC24E over Northeast 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does NC24E over Northeast Creek carry?
About 18,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC24E over Northeast Creek?
The structure is 351 ft (106.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns NC24E over Northeast Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.