US Bridges

SR1175 over Smith Creek

Good

New Hanover County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. N. Jct. US74 · Structure no. 000000001290002

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1175 over Smith Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR1175 over Smith Creek in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,000 by 2040. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1175
CrossesSmith Creek
Location0.7 Mi. N. Jct. US74
RouteState Highway 1175
Coordinates34.26244, -77.88767
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2022)
Projected traffic33,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1175 over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1175 over Smith 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 SR1175 over Smith Creek carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1175 over Smith Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR1175 over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.