NC24W over Northeast Creek
PoorOnslow County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi.E. of SR1421 · Structure no. 000000001330007
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 350 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC24W over Northeast Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying NC24W over Northeast Creek in Onslow County, North Carolina. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 18,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,500 by 2040. The structure is 350 ft (106.6 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC24W over Northeast Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC24W over Northeast Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does NC24W over Northeast Creek carry?
About 18,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC24W over Northeast Creek?
The structure is 350 ft (106.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns NC24W over Northeast Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.