US Bridges

NC24E over South River

Good

Sampson County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1414 · Structure no. 000000001630419

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,222 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC24E over South River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC24E over South River in Sampson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2040. The structure is 1,222 ft (372.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC24E
CrossesSouth River
Location0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1414
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates35.00281, -78.6466
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,222 ft (372.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2022)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC24E over South River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC24E over South River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does NC24E over South River carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is NC24E over South River?

The structure is 1,222 ft (372.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns NC24E over South River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.