NC24 over Six Runs Creek
PoorSampson County, North Carolina · 0.9 MI E JCT SR1920 · Structure no. 000000001630056
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 210 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC24 over Six Runs Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC24 over Six Runs Creek in Sampson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 33 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 NC24 over Six Runs Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC24 over Six Runs 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does NC24 over Six Runs Creek carry?
About 6,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is NC24 over Six Runs Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC24 over Six Runs Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.