US Bridges

US74 Ebl over Pee Dee River

Fair

Anson County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi.E.Jct. NC145 · Structure no. 000000000070078

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,583 ft
27 main spans
Daily traffic
11,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 Ebl over Pee Dee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Ebl over Pee Dee River in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 11,750 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,500 by 2040. The structure is 1,583 ft (482.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS74 Ebl
CrossesPee Dee River
Location0.8 Mi.E.Jct. NC145
RouteU.S. Route 74
CountyAnson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.94607, -79.87063
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans27
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,583 ft (482.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,750 (2022)
Projected traffic23,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US74 Ebl over Pee Dee River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US74 Ebl over Pee Dee River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US74 Ebl over Pee Dee River carry?

About 11,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US74 Ebl over Pee Dee River?

The structure is 1,583 ft (482.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US74 Ebl over Pee Dee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.