US Bridges

US74E US76E over SR1472 Csxrr

Fair

Brunswick County, North Carolina · 1.7MI.E.JCT.SR1417 · Structure no. 000000000190029

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74E US76E over SR1472 Csxrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74E US76E over SR1472 Csxrr 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 5 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,000 by 2040. The structure is 282 ft (85.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS74E US76E
CrossesSR1472 Csxrr
Location1.7MI.E.JCT.SR1417
RouteU.S. Route 74
Coordinates34.25488, -78.05227
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length282 ft (85.9 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2021)
Projected traffic56,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US74E US76E over SR1472 Csxrr built?

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

What condition is US74E US76E over SR1472 Csxrr 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 US74E US76E over SR1472 Csxrr carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US74E US76E over SR1472 Csxrr?

The structure is 282 ft (85.9 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US74E US76E over SR1472 Csxrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.