US Bridges

NC24W over NC242

Good

Sampson County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. E. Jct. SR1401 · Structure no. 000000001630436

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC24W over NC242 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC24W over NC242 in Sampson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC24W
CrossesNC242
Location0.9 Mi. E. Jct. SR1401
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates34.96886, -78.51087
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 NC242 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC24W over NC242 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 NC24W over NC242 carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is NC24W over NC242?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns NC24W over NC242?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.