US Bridges

I140E over Morgan Creek Tributary

Fair

Brunswick County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. US17 · Structure no. 000000000190234

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I140E over Morgan Creek Tributary is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I140E 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 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI140E
CrossesMorgan Creek Tributary
Location0.3 Mi. E. Jct. US17
RouteInterstate 140
CountyBrunswick County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.19442, -78.07999
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2020)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
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 I140E over Morgan Creek Tributary built?

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

What condition is I140E over Morgan Creek Tributary 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I140E over Morgan Creek Tributary carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I140E 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 52 ft wide.

Who owns I140E over Morgan Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.