US Bridges

Motsu Access RD over Governors Creek

GoodPosted for load

Brunswick County, North Carolina · 2.5 MI E of SR 87 · Structure no. DAPAMCSPM000350

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
784 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Motsu Access RD over Governors Creek is a concrete slab carrying Motsu Access RD over Governors Creek in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 784 ft (238.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMotsu Access RD
CrossesGovernors Creek
Location2.5 MI E of SR 87
Coordinates33.98106, -77.99003
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans13
Design loadHL 93
Structure length784 ft (238.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
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 Motsu Access RD over Governors Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Motsu Access RD over Governors Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Motsu Access RD over Governors Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Motsu Access RD over Governors Creek?

The structure is 784 ft (238.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Motsu Access RD over Governors Creek?

It is owned by the Army.