US Bridges

One Tree Hill Way over Smith Creek

Good

New Hanover County, North Carolina · 0.2MI.E.JCT.STANLEY St. · Structure no. 000000001290219

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
707 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

One Tree Hill Way over Smith Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying One Tree Hill Way over Smith Creek in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 707 ft (215.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesOne Tree Hill Way
CrossesSmith Creek
Location0.2MI.E.JCT.STANLEY St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.25544, -77.92687
Functional classUrban Local

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans13
Design loadHL 93
Structure length707 ft (215.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 One Tree Hill Way over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is One Tree Hill Way 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does One Tree Hill Way over Smith Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is One Tree Hill Way over Smith Creek?

The structure is 707 ft (215.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns One Tree Hill Way over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.