US Bridges

US74W NC133W over Mcrae ST Csxrr Smith Crk

Fair

New Hanover County, North Carolina · 1.0 MI.E.JCT.US421 · Structure no. 000000001290113

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
3,069 ft
24 main spans
Daily traffic
22,250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74W NC133W over Mcrae ST Csxrr Smith Crk is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74W NC133W over Mcrae ST Csxrr Smith Crk 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 22,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,500 by 2040. The structure is 3,069 ft (935.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS74W NC133W
CrossesMcrae ST Csxrr Smith Crk
Location1.0 MI.E.JCT.US421
RouteU.S. Route 74
CountyNew Hanover County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.25634, -77.9387
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans24 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length3,069 ft (935.4 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,250 (2020)
Projected traffic44,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US74W NC133W over Mcrae ST Csxrr Smith Crk built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US74W NC133W over Mcrae ST Csxrr Smith Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does US74W NC133W over Mcrae ST Csxrr Smith Crk carry?

About 22,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US74W NC133W over Mcrae ST Csxrr Smith Crk?

The structure is 3,069 ft (935.4 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US74W NC133W over Mcrae ST Csxrr Smith Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.