US Bridges

Morganton RD over Piney Bottom Creek

Good

Hoke County, North Carolina · Range CC2 (s) · Structure no. DAPFORBRA0BRDGD

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Morganton RD over Piney Bottom Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Morganton RD over Piney Bottom Creek in Hoke County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2046. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMorganton RD
CrossesPiney Bottom Creek
LocationRange CC2 (s)
Coordinates35.10841, -79.29899
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2024)
Projected traffic2 by 2046
Trucks0%
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

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morganton RD over Piney Bottom Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morganton RD over Piney Bottom 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 2024.

How much traffic does Morganton RD over Piney Bottom Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Morganton RD over Piney Bottom Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Morganton RD over Piney Bottom Creek?

It is owned by the Army.