US Bridges

NC24E over Little Coharie Creek

Good

Sampson County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. of Jct. SR1354 · Structure no. 000000001630431

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
295 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC24E over Little Coharie Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC24E over Little Coharie Creek in Sampson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 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).

CarriesNC24E
CrossesLittle Coharie Creek
Location0.4 Mi. E. of Jct. SR1354
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates34.95388, -78.4879
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating75.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2022)
Projected traffic5,600 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 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC24E over Little Coharie Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC24E over Little Coharie 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does NC24E over Little Coharie Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is NC24E over Little Coharie Creek?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns NC24E over Little Coharie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.