US Bridges

US74 US76 W over SR1472 Scsx RR

Good

Brunswick County, North Carolina · 1.7 Mi.E JCT SR1417 · Structure no. 000000000190036

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
287 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 US76 W over SR1472 Scsx RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 US76 W over SR1472 Scsx RR 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2040. The structure is 287 ft (87.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS74 US76 W
CrossesSR1472 Scsx RR
Location1.7 Mi.E JCT SR1417
RouteU.S. Route 74
Coordinates34.25496, -78.05186
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length287 ft (87.4 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2019)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US74 US76 W over SR1472 Scsx RR built?

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

What condition is US74 US76 W over SR1472 Scsx RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does US74 US76 W over SR1472 Scsx RR carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US74 US76 W over SR1472 Scsx RR?

The structure is 287 ft (87.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US74 US76 W over SR1472 Scsx RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.