US Bridges

US17/US74/76 over SR1472

Fair

Brunswick County, North Carolina · 1.1MI.N.JCT.US17/74/76 · Structure no. 000000000190099

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
67,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US17/US74/76 over SR1472 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US17/US74/76 over SR1472 in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 67,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 135,000 by 2040. The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS17/US74/76
CrossesSR1472
Location1.1MI.N.JCT.US17/74/76
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyBrunswick County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.23238, -77.99442
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length207 ft (63 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,500 (2021)
Projected traffic135,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US17/US74/76 over SR1472 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US17/US74/76 over SR1472 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/US74/76 over SR1472 carry?

About 67,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US17/US74/76 over SR1472?

The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US17/US74/76 over SR1472?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.