US74 over Banks Channel
PoorNew Hanover County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. W. of Jct. US76 · Structure no. 000000001290024
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 616 ft
- 16 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US74 over Banks Channel is a concrete tee beam carrying US74 over Banks Channel in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 616 ft (187.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US74 over Banks Channel built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is US74 over Banks Channel in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does US74 over Banks Channel carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US74 over Banks Channel?
The structure is 616 ft (187.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US74 over Banks Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.