US Bridges

SR1174 over Town Creek

Good

Carteret County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. US70 · Structure no. 000000000310105

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
585 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1174 over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1174 over Town Creek in Carteret County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 585 ft (178.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1174
CrossesTown Creek
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. US70
RouteState Highway 1174
Coordinates34.72491, -76.66097
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length585 ft (178.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2012)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR1174 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1174 over Town 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1174 over Town Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1174 over Town Creek?

The structure is 585 ft (178.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns SR1174 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.