US Bridges

Pine Grove DR over Hewlett Creek

Good

New Hanover County, North Carolina · .1 Mi. S. of JCT.SR1421 · Structure no. 000000001290007

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Grove DR over Hewlett Creek is a steel culvert carrying Pine Grove DR over Hewlett Creek in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPine Grove DR
CrossesHewlett Creek
Location.1 Mi. S. of JCT.SR1421
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.19796, -77.87078
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2021)
Projected traffic42,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Pine Grove DR over Hewlett Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Grove DR over Hewlett 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pine Grove DR over Hewlett Creek carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pine Grove DR over Hewlett Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Pine Grove DR over Hewlett Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.