US Bridges

US74 Wbl over SR1302 & Smith Creek

Good

New Hanover County, North Carolina · 0.60 Mi. E. JCT.NC133 · Structure no. 000000001290131

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,163 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
37,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 Wbl over SR1302 & Smith Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Wbl over SR1302 & 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 37,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,000 by 2040. The structure is 2,163 ft (659.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesUS74 Wbl
CrossesSR1302 & Smith Creek
Location0.60 Mi. E. JCT.NC133
RouteU.S. Route 10007
CountyNew Hanover County
StateNorth Carolina
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,163 ft (659.2 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,500 (2021)
Projected traffic75,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US74 Wbl over SR1302 & Smith Creek built?

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

What condition is US74 Wbl over SR1302 & 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US74 Wbl over SR1302 & Smith Creek carry?

About 37,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US74 Wbl over SR1302 & Smith Creek?

The structure is 2,163 ft (659.2 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US74 Wbl over SR1302 & Smith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.