US Bridges

US74 over Haul Road

Good

Anson County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1744 · Structure no. 000000000070077

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 over Haul Road is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US74 over Haul Road in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,000 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS74
CrossesHaul Road
Location0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1744
RouteU.S. Route 74
Coordinates34.95925, -79.93818
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2019)
Projected traffic38,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US74 over Haul Road built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US74 over Haul Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does US74 over Haul Road carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US74 over Haul Road?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns US74 over Haul Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.