US Bridges

I140W over Morgan Creek Tributary

Good

Brunswick County, North Carolina · 0.3MI.E. of JCT.US17 · Structure no. 000000000190233

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I140W over Morgan Creek Tributary is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I140W over Morgan Creek Tributary in Brunswick 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI140W
CrossesMorgan Creek Tributary
Location0.3MI.E. of JCT.US17
RouteInterstate 14
CountyBrunswick County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.19432, -78.08026
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2021)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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 I140W over Morgan Creek Tributary built?

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

What condition is I140W over Morgan Creek Tributary 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I140W over Morgan Creek Tributary carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I140W over Morgan Creek Tributary?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I140W over Morgan Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.