US Bridges

I140W over Tribitary to Morgan Cree

Good

Brunswick County, North Carolina · 0.5MI.E.OF. JCT.US17 · Structure no. 000000000190235

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,750
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I140W over Tribitary to Morgan Cree is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I140W over Tribitary to Morgan Cree 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 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 5,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,500 by 2040. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI140W
CrossesTribitary to Morgan Cree
Location0.5MI.E.OF. JCT.US17
RouteInterstate 14
CountyBrunswick County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.19696, -78.08204
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,750 (2018)
Projected traffic11,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
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 I140W over Tribitary to Morgan Cree built?

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

What condition is I140W over Tribitary to Morgan Cree 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 2021.

How much traffic does I140W over Tribitary to Morgan Cree carry?

About 5,750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I140W over Tribitary to Morgan Cree?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I140W over Tribitary to Morgan Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.