US Bridges

Nc 87 over Morgan Branch

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Brunswick County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.N. Jct.Us 17 · Structure no. 000000000190243

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
359 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nc 87 over Morgan Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Nc 87 over Morgan Branch in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2040. The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNc 87
CrossesMorgan Branch
Location0.1 Mi.N. Jct.Us 17
RouteState Highway 87
CountyBrunswick County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.18258, -78.08503
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length359 ft (109.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2019)
Projected traffic7,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nc 87 over Morgan Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nc 87 over Morgan Branch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Nc 87 over Morgan Branch carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nc 87 over Morgan Branch?

The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nc 87 over Morgan Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.