US Bridges

NC24W over Little Coharrie Creek

Good

Sampson County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI E JCT SR1216 · Structure no. 000000001630025

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
295 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC24W over Little Coharrie Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC24W over Little Coharrie Creek in Sampson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,600 by 2040. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC24W
CrossesLittle Coharrie Creek
Location0.5 MI E JCT SR1216
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates34.95406, -78.48799
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2019)
Projected traffic18,600 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC24W over Little Coharrie Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC24W over Little Coharrie Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does NC24W over Little Coharrie Creek carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is NC24W over Little Coharrie Creek?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns NC24W over Little Coharrie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.