US Bridges

US74 Wbl over Seaboard Coastline RR

Fair

Anson County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. W. Jct. SR1801 · Structure no. 000000000070074

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
261 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 Wbl over Seaboard Coastline RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Wbl over Seaboard Coastline RR in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 9,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,500 by 2040. The structure is 261 ft (79.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS74 Wbl
CrossesSeaboard Coastline RR
Location1.0 Mi. W. Jct. SR1801
RouteU.S. Route 74
CountyAnson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.9625, -79.96528
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length261 ft (79.5 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 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
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US74 Wbl over Seaboard Coastline RR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US74 Wbl over Seaboard Coastline RR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US74 Wbl over Seaboard Coastline RR carry?

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

How long is US74 Wbl over Seaboard Coastline RR?

The structure is 261 ft (79.5 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US74 Wbl over Seaboard Coastline RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.