US Bridges

US17 over US74 & US76

Fair

Brunswick County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi.S.Of JCT.NC133 · Structure no. 000000000190096

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
362 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
51,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US17 over US74 & US76 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US17 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 51,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,000 by 2040. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS17
CrossesUS74 & US76
Location1.1 Mi.S.Of JCT.NC133
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyBrunswick County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.22649, -78.01118
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,000 (2019)
Projected traffic102,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US17 over US74 & US76 built?

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

What condition is US17 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 US17 over US74 & US76 carry?

About 51,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US17 over US74 & US76?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US17 over US74 & US76?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.