US Bridges

Base Entry RD over NC24

Good

Onslow County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI N Wilson Gate Ent · Structure no. 000000001330308

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Base Entry RD over NC24 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Base Entry RD over NC24 in Onslow County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,000 by 2040. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBase Entry RD
CrossesNC24
Location0.1 MI N Wilson Gate Ent
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.74459, -77.39014
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2018)
Projected traffic70,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Base Entry RD over NC24 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Base Entry RD over NC24 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Base Entry RD over NC24 carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Base Entry RD over NC24?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Base Entry RD over NC24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.