US Bridges

US74 Wbl over Goulds Fork

Fair

Anson County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1207 · Structure no. 000000000070050

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 Wbl over Goulds Fork is a concrete tee beam carrying US74 Wbl over Goulds Fork in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS74 Wbl
CrossesGoulds Fork
Location0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1207
RouteU.S. Route 74
CountyAnson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.98005, -80.12403
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2021)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
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 Goulds Fork built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is US74 Wbl over Goulds Fork 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 Wbl over Goulds Fork carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US74 Wbl over Goulds Fork?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US74 Wbl over Goulds Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.