US Bridges

NC903 over I40

Good

Duplin County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI.N.SR1909 · Structure no. 000000000610433

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
194 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC903 over I40 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC903 over I40 in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2040. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNC903
CrossesI40
Location0.4 MI.N.SR1909
RouteState Highway 903
Coordinates34.9177, -78.02457
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2021)
Projected traffic9,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC903 over I40 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC903 over I40 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 NC903 over I40 carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC903 over I40?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC903 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.