US Bridges

Morgan Street over Meadow Branch

Fair

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.S.JCT.NC41 · Structure no. 000000001550417

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
240
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgan Street over Meadow Branch is a steel culvert carrying Morgan Street over Meadow Branch in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, older 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMorgan Street
CrossesMeadow Branch
Location0.1 MI.S.JCT.NC41
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.63312, -78.98626
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (1992)
Projected traffic480 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morgan Street over Meadow Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morgan Street over Meadow Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Morgan Street over Meadow Branch carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Morgan Street over Meadow Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Morgan Street over Meadow Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.