US Bridges

NC24E over Bearskin Swamp

Good

Sampson County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI W of JCT SR1238 · Structure no. 000000001630432

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC24E over Bearskin Swamp is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC24E over Bearskin Swamp 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 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 5,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2040. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC24E
CrossesBearskin Swamp
Location0.1 MI W of JCT SR1238
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates34.96397, -78.44396
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length145 ft (44.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,250 (2021)
Projected traffic10,500 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC24E over Bearskin Swamp built?

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

What condition is NC24E over Bearskin Swamp 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does NC24E over Bearskin Swamp carry?

About 5,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is NC24E over Bearskin Swamp?

The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns NC24E over Bearskin Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.