US Bridges

US74 US76 EB over Hood Creek

Fair

Brunswick County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1726 · Structure no. 000000000190004

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 US76 EB over Hood Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 US76 EB over Hood Creek in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 12,750 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,500 by 2040. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS74 US76 EB
CrossesHood Creek
Location0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1726
RouteU.S. Route 74
CountyBrunswick County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.27844, -78.12568
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,750 (2019)
Projected traffic25,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US74 US76 EB over Hood Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US74 US76 EB over Hood 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US74 US76 EB over Hood Creek carry?

About 12,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US74 US76 EB over Hood Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US74 US76 EB over Hood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.