US Bridges

US74 Ebl over Goulds Fork Creek

Fair

Anson County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1207 · Structure no. 000000000070049

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 Ebl over Goulds Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Ebl over Goulds Fork 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 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS74 Ebl
CrossesGoulds Fork Creek
Location0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1207
RouteU.S. Route 74
Coordinates34.97988, -80.12396
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2021)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Goulds Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US74 Ebl over Goulds Fork 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US74 Ebl over Goulds Fork Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US74 Ebl over Goulds Fork Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US74 Ebl over Goulds Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.