US Bridges

NC130 over Shallotte River

Fair

Brunswick County, North Carolina · 0.2MI.W.JCT.US17 · Structure no. 000000000190048

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC130 over Shallotte River is a concrete tee beam carrying NC130 over Shallotte River in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older 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 5 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,800 by 2040. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC130
CrossesShallotte River
Location0.2MI.W.JCT.US17
RouteState Highway 130
CountyBrunswick County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates33.96953, -78.39414
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,400 (2021)
Projected traffic18,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC130 over Shallotte River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC130 over Shallotte River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does NC130 over Shallotte River carry?

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC130 over Shallotte River?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns NC130 over Shallotte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.