US Bridges

NC24W over Great Coharie Creek

Fair

Sampson County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. E. of JCT SR1309 · Structure no. 000000001630434

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,201 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
8,750
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC24W over Great Coharie Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC24W over Great Coharie Creek 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 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 1,201 ft (366 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC24W
CrossesGreat Coharie Creek
Location0.8 Mi. E. of JCT SR1309
RouteState Highway 24
CountySampson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.99421, -78.37893
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,201 ft (366 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,750 (2021)
Projected traffic17,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NC24W over Great Coharie Creek built?

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

What condition is NC24W over Great Coharie Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does NC24W over Great Coharie Creek carry?

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

How long is NC24W over Great Coharie Creek?

The structure is 1,201 ft (366 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns NC24W over Great Coharie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.