US Bridges

Mcrae ST over Smith Creek

Good

New Hanover County, North Carolina · 0.01 MI S JCT SR2812 · Structure no. 000000001290116

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
965 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcrae ST over Smith Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcrae ST over Smith Creek in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 965 ft (294.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMcrae ST
CrossesSmith Creek
Location0.01 MI S JCT SR2812
RouteState Highway 133
Coordinates34.25666, -77.93882
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+16 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length965 ft (294.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck21 ft (6.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2021)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcrae ST over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcrae ST 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Mcrae ST over Smith Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mcrae ST over Smith Creek?

The structure is 965 ft (294.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mcrae ST over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.