US Bridges

Wilson Boulevard over Northeast Creek

Fair

Onslow County, North Carolina · 2.4 KM W of Lejeune Blvd · Structure no. 2NC2022

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,037 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2014 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Wilson Boulevard over Northeast Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilson Boulevard over Northeast Creek in Onslow County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2044. The structure is 2,037 ft (621 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWilson Boulevard
CrossesNortheast Creek
Location2.4 KM W of Lejeune Blvd
CountyOnslow County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.72434, -77.37556
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadUnknown
Structure length2,037 ft (621 m)
Longest span128 ft (38.9 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2014)
Projected traffic250 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNavy / Marines
Maintained byNavy / Marines
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$57,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilson Boulevard over Northeast Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson Boulevard over Northeast Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Wilson Boulevard over Northeast Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wilson Boulevard over Northeast Creek?

The structure is 2,037 ft (621 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (38.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Boulevard over Northeast Creek?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.