US Bridges

US74(SMITH Crk.Pk) over Ramp BD(US74)

Good

New Hanover County, North Carolina · JCT.US74 & Rmp Bd · Structure no. 000000001290108

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74(SMITH Crk.Pk) over Ramp BD(US74) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74(SMITH Crk.Pk) over Ramp BD(US74) in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2040. The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS74(SMITH Crk.Pk)
CrossesRamp BD(US74)
LocationJCT.US74 & Rmp Bd
RouteU.S. Route 74
CountyNew Hanover County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.25136, -77.94739
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length164 ft (49.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2019)
Projected traffic19,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US74(SMITH Crk.Pk) over Ramp BD(US74) built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US74(SMITH Crk.Pk) over Ramp BD(US74) 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 US74(SMITH Crk.Pk) over Ramp BD(US74) carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US74(SMITH Crk.Pk) over Ramp BD(US74)?

The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns US74(SMITH Crk.Pk) over Ramp BD(US74)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.