River Road over Motts Creek
GoodNew Hanover County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.N.JCT.SR1187 · Structure no. 000000001290017
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over Motts Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying River Road over Motts Creek in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,200 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Road over Motts Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Road over Motts 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does River Road over Motts Creek carry?
About 9,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is River Road over Motts Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Motts Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.