US Bridges

US17 over US76

Poor

Brunswick County, North Carolina · 1.9 Mi. N. of Jct. Nc 133 · Structure no. 000000000190007

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
219 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US17 over US76 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US17 over US76 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,000 by 2040. The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS17
CrossesUS76
Location1.9 Mi. N. of Jct. Nc 133
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyBrunswick County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.23109, -77.96035
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length219 ft (66.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,000 (2021)
Projected traffic66,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US17 over US76 built?

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

What condition is US17 over US76 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does US17 over US76 carry?

About 33,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US17 over US76?

The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US17 over US76?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.