US17 74 76S NC133 over Alligator Creek
FairBrunswick County, North Carolina · 1.0 MI.N.JCT.NC133 · Structure no. 000000000190108
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 288 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 69,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US17 74 76S NC133 over Alligator Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US17 74 76S NC133 over Alligator Creek in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 69,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 138,000 by 2040. The structure is 288 ft (87.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US17 74 76S NC133 over Alligator Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is US17 74 76S NC133 over Alligator Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US17 74 76S NC133 over Alligator Creek carry?
About 69,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US17 74 76S NC133 over Alligator Creek?
The structure is 288 ft (87.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns US17 74 76S NC133 over Alligator Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.