US74 Ebl over Brown Creek
FairAnson County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. E. Jct. NC218 · Structure no. 000000000070032
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 651 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US74 Ebl over Brown Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Ebl over Brown Creek in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 651 ft (198.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US74 Ebl over Brown Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is US74 Ebl over Brown 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does US74 Ebl over Brown Creek carry?
About 10,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US74 Ebl over Brown Creek?
The structure is 651 ft (198.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US74 Ebl over Brown Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.