US Bridges

US17 74 76N over Alligator Creek

Good

Brunswick County, North Carolina · 1.0MI.N.JCT.NC133 · Structure no. 000000000190107

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
285 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
36,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US17 74 76N over Alligator Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US17 74 76N over Alligator Creek 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 36,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,500 by 2040. The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS17 74 76N
CrossesAlligator Creek
Location1.0MI.N.JCT.NC133
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates34.23392, -77.9694
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length285 ft (86.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,250 (2021)
Projected traffic72,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
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 74 76N over Alligator Creek built?

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

What condition is US17 74 76N over Alligator Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US17 74 76N over Alligator Creek carry?

About 36,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US17 74 76N over Alligator Creek?

The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US17 74 76N over Alligator Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.