US74E over SR1302 Smith Creek
GoodNew Hanover County, North Carolina · @ JCT.SR1302 · Structure no. 000000001290132
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 2,161 ft
- 20 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US74E over SR1302 Smith Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74E 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 2,161 ft (658.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US74E over SR1302 Smith Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is US74E 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 US74E over SR1302 Smith Creek carry?
About 37,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US74E over SR1302 Smith Creek?
The structure is 2,161 ft (658.6 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns US74E over SR1302 Smith Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.