US Bridges

US74 US76 over Sturgeon Creek

Fair

Brunswick County, North Carolina · 1.6 Mi.W. of JCT.US17 · Structure no. 000000000190039

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 US76 over Sturgeon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US74 US76 over Sturgeon Creek in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,000 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesUS74 US76
CrossesSturgeon Creek
Location1.6 Mi.W. of JCT.US17
RouteU.S. Route 74
CountyBrunswick County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.24118, -78.03353
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2021)
Projected traffic54,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US74 US76 over Sturgeon Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is US74 US76 over Sturgeon 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US74 US76 over Sturgeon Creek carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US74 US76 over Sturgeon Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US74 US76 over Sturgeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.