The project will construct new sheet pile bulkheads in front of the existing bulkheads at the north east and south barge berths in the port of morehead city

The Department of Transportation Maritime Administration awarded North Carolina State Port Authority $18,887,540 on August 4, 2026, under the Port Infrastructure Development Program (CFDA 20.823) to construct new sheet pile bulkheads and modernize berthing infrastructure at the Port of Morehead City.

The project will install approximately 1,500 linear feet of new steel sheet pile bulkheads and king pile systems in front of existing bulkheads at the Northeast and South Barge Berths, including anchorage systems with soil anchors, a concrete deadman tunnel closure, and tie rods. Work includes installation of a redesigned concrete cap spanning approximately 1,500 linear feet, removal and reinstallation of approximately 1,150 linear feet of existing bull rail with 200 linear feet of new bull rail, and riprap erosion control totaling approximately 180 cubic yards across both corners. The project will also replace Northeast Corner wheel fender assemblies, remove and reinstall approximately 1,300 linear feet of existing fenders, and refurbish 22 existing mooring bollards by removing rust, scale, and old coatings. Additionally, the work includes refurbishment of existing support structures such as trestles, fixed cranes, and hoists.

Performance will occur at the Port of Morehead City in Cape Fear, North Carolina, with an ultimate completion date of April 30, 2029. North Carolina State Port Authority is the intended beneficiary and recipient. The assistance type is a Project Grant with no identified sub-recipients.

Work includes the installation of a redesigned concrete cap high performance fenders and upgraded mooring hardware. IT also will refurbish existing support structures such as trestles fixed cranes and hoists. Activities to be performed the project will be completed in one component with the following elements bulkhead construction element 1 bulkhead and structural wall sheet piling: furnish and install approximately 1350 linear feet LF of steel sheet pile bulkheads over existing ones. King piles and panels furnish and install an additional 150 LF of 12 foot wide HP18 king pile beams and 120 pre cast concrete panels for a combined total of approximately 1500 LF of new bulkhead sheet pile and king pile systems. Anchorage install a modern anchorage system including approximately 120 soil anchors a concrete deadman tunnel closure and approximately six tie rods at the southeast corner. Element 2 caps rails and erosion control concrete cap install a redesigned concrete cap approximately 1500 LF. Bull rails remove and reinstall approximately 1150 LF of existing bull rail furnish and install approximately 200 LF of new bull rail. Riprap remove reinstall approximately 30 cubic yards CY at the northeast corner furnish and install approximately 150 CY at the southeast corner. Element 3 fenders and mooring hardware fenders remove approximately 1300 LF of existing uhmw PE fenders replace the northeast corner wheel fender assembly, and reinstall the fenders upon completion. Bollards and hardware upgrade mooring hardware for barge stability refurbish 22 existing bollards remove rust scale and old coatings. Deliverables expected outcomes from page 11 schedule g of the grant agreement intended beneficiary north carolina state port authority. Subrecipient activities none. Measure cargo volume. Category and description economic competitiveness and opportunity total tons of cargo moved per year teus or short tons. Cargo volume measures the movement of freight through the project study area. When applicable report the total cargo volume and the volume disaggregated by type of freight IE containers in TEU and bulk in tons or type of intermodal transport truck or rail. Measurement frequency quarterly. Measure vessel calls. Category and description economic competitiveness and opportunity total vessel calls per year. Measures the number of vessels calling to the project study area. Must be reported in total and disaggregated by any of the following where applicable: vessel type EG container bulk RO RO LNG freight capacity vessel length or other. Measurement frequency quarterly.