US Bridges

NC24 over Great Coharie Cr.

Fair

Sampson County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR13 · Structure no. 000000001630051

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,750
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC24 over Great Coharie Cr. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC24 over Great Coharie Cr. 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 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 8,750 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,500 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesNC24
CrossesGreat Coharie Cr.
Location1.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR13
RouteState Highway 24
CountySampson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.99449, -78.37382
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,750 (2021)
Projected traffic17,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 NC24 over Great Coharie Cr. built?

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

What condition is NC24 over Great Coharie Cr. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does NC24 over Great Coharie Cr. carry?

About 8,750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is NC24 over Great Coharie Cr.?

The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns NC24 over Great Coharie Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.