US Bridges

US74 Wbl over Lanes Creek

Fair

Anson County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR1403 · Structure no. 000000000070004

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
254 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 Wbl over Lanes Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Wbl over Lanes Creek in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS74 Wbl
CrossesLanes Creek
Location0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR1403
RouteU.S. Route 74
CountyAnson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.99043, -80.28022
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 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 Wbl over Lanes Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US74 Wbl 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 Wbl over Lanes Creek carry?

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

How long is US74 Wbl over Lanes Creek?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US74 Wbl over Lanes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.