NC242 over Little Coharie Creek
FairSampson County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI N. of JCT SR1002 · Structure no. 000000001630019
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 166 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC242 over Little Coharie Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC242 over Little Coharie Creek in Sampson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2040. The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC242 over Little Coharie Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC242 over Little Coharie 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does NC242 over Little Coharie Creek carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC242 over Little Coharie Creek?
The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns NC242 over Little Coharie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.