US Bridges

US74 US76W. over Hoods Creek

Fair

Brunswick County, North Carolina · 0.9MI.E.JCT.NC87 · Structure no. 000000000190005

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 US76W. over Hoods Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 US76W. over Hoods Creek in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 103 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,000 by 2040. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS74 US76W.
CrossesHoods Creek
Location0.9MI.E.JCT.NC87
RouteU.S. Route 74
CountyBrunswick County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.27872, -78.12547
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2021)
Projected traffic46,000 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US74 US76W. over Hoods Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is US74 US76W. over Hoods 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 US76W. over Hoods Creek carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US74 US76W. over Hoods Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US74 US76W. over Hoods Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.