US Bridges

NC417 over Smith Creek

Good

New Hanover County, North Carolina · 1.3 Mi. S. Jct. I-140 · Structure no. 000000001290224

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC417 over Smith Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC417 over Smith Creek in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 20,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41,000 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC417
CrossesSmith Creek
Location1.3 Mi. S. Jct. I-140
RouteState Highway 417
Coordinates34.29172, -77.82237
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2022)
Projected traffic41,000 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NC417 over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC417 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does NC417 over Smith Creek carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is NC417 over Smith Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NC417 over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.