SR1302 over Smith Creek
GoodNew Hanover County, North Carolina · 1.5MI.N. of JCT.US74 · Structure no. 000000001290032
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 265 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1302 over Smith Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1302 over Smith Creek in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,000 by 2040. The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1302 over Smith Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1302 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR1302 over Smith Creek carry?
About 19,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1302 over Smith Creek?
The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns SR1302 over Smith Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.