US Bridges

Montford Point Rd. over US17BYP NC24 NC53

Fair

Onslow County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi.S. of NC24 · Structure no. 000000001330258

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
344 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montford Point Rd. over US17BYP NC24 NC53 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Montford Point Rd. over US17BYP NC24 NC53 in Onslow County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2040. The structure is 344 ft (104.8 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMontford Point Rd.
CrossesUS17BYP NC24 NC53
Location0.7 Mi.S. of NC24
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOnslow County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.74337, -77.4131
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length344 ft (104.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2022)
Projected traffic8,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Montford Point Rd. over US17BYP NC24 NC53 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Montford Point Rd. over US17BYP NC24 NC53 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Montford Point Rd. over US17BYP NC24 NC53 carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Montford Point Rd. over US17BYP NC24 NC53?

The structure is 344 ft (104.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Montford Point Rd. over US17BYP NC24 NC53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.