US Bridges

SR2812 over Smith Creek

Good

New Hanover County, North Carolina · 0.65 MI S JCT NC133 · Structure no. 000000001290029

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2812 over Smith Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2812 over Smith Creek in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2812
CrossesSmith Creek
Location0.65 MI S JCT NC133
RouteState Highway 2812
Coordinates34.25883, -77.93896
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2019)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
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

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 SR2812 over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2812 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR2812 over Smith Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2812 over Smith Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR2812 over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.