US Bridges

SR1426 over US74/US76

Fair

Brunswick County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi.N.Jct SR1472 · Structure no. 000000000190018

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
242 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1426 over US74/US76 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1426 over US74/US76 in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1426
CrossesUS74/US76
Location0.2 Mi.N.Jct SR1472
RouteState Highway 1426
CountyBrunswick County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.25666, -78.05731
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length242 ft (73.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2019)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1426 over US74/US76 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1426 over US74/US76 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1426 over US74/US76 carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1426 over US74/US76?

The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SR1426 over US74/US76?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.