US Bridges

US74 Ebl over Lanes Creek

Fair

Anson County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR1403 · Structure no. 000000000070003

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 Ebl over Lanes Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Ebl over Lanes Creek in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,500 by 2040. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS74 Ebl
CrossesLanes Creek
Location0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR1403
RouteU.S. Route 74
Coordinates34.99024, -80.28033
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,250 (2022)
Projected traffic18,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US74 Ebl over Lanes Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US74 Ebl over Lanes Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does US74 Ebl over Lanes Creek carry?

About 9,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US74 Ebl over Lanes Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US74 Ebl over Lanes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.