US Bridges

US74 over Relief

Fair

Anson County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. US52 · Structure no. 000000000070064

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
310 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 over Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 over Relief in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,000 by 2040. The structure is 310 ft (94.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS74
CrossesRelief
Location0.4 Mi. E. Jct. US52
RouteU.S. Route 74
CountyAnson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.96358, -80.04953
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length310 ft (94.4 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2021)
Projected traffic58,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US74 over Relief built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US74 over Relief 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 over Relief carry?

About 29,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US74 over Relief?

The structure is 310 ft (94.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US74 over Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.