US Bridges

US74 Rmp C over Wetland Off Smith CR

Good

New Hanover County, North Carolina · 50 W.JCT.US74 & Mcrae ST · Structure no. 000000001290115

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
496 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,125
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 Rmp C over Wetland Off Smith CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Rmp C over Wetland Off Smith CR 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 11,125 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,250 by 2040. The structure is 496 ft (151.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS74 Rmp C
CrossesWetland Off Smith CR
Location50 W.JCT.US74 & Mcrae ST
RouteU.S. Route 74
Coordinates34.25515, -77.94077
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length496 ft (151.1 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,125 (2019)
Projected traffic22,250 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 US74 Rmp C over Wetland Off Smith CR built?

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

What condition is US74 Rmp C over Wetland Off Smith CR 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US74 Rmp C over Wetland Off Smith CR carry?

About 11,125 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US74 Rmp C over Wetland Off Smith CR?

The structure is 496 ft (151.1 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US74 Rmp C over Wetland Off Smith CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.