US Bridges

SR1437 over US74/US76

Fair

Brunswick County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1467 · Structure no. 000000000190043

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
302 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1437 over US74/US76 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1437 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2040. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR1437
CrossesUS74/US76
Location0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1467
RouteState Highway 1437
CountyBrunswick County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.23798, -78.02924
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2019)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SR1437 over US74/US76 built?

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

What condition is SR1437 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1437 over US74/US76 carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1437 over US74/US76?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR1437 over US74/US76?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.