US Bridges

US17 US74/76 NC133 over Brunswick River

Good

Brunswick County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. NC133 · Structure no. 000000000190103

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
800 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
69,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US17 US74/76 NC133 over Brunswick River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US17 US74/76 NC133 over Brunswick River in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 69,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 138,000 by 2040. The structure is 800 ft (243.8 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS17 US74/76 NC133
CrossesBrunswick River
Location0.4 Mi. N. Jct. NC133
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates34.23412, -77.98614
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length800 ft (243.8 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.8 m)
Roadway width137 ft (41.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,000 (2021)
Projected traffic138,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US17 US74/76 NC133 over Brunswick River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US17 US74/76 NC133 over Brunswick River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US17 US74/76 NC133 over Brunswick River carry?

About 69,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US17 US74/76 NC133 over Brunswick River?

The structure is 800 ft (243.8 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns US17 US74/76 NC133 over Brunswick River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.