US Bridges

US74 Wbl over Pee Dee River

Fair

Anson County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. E. Jct. NC145 · Structure no. 000000000070081

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,602 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 Wbl over Pee Dee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Wbl over Pee Dee River 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 11,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,500 by 2040. The structure is 1,602 ft (488.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS74 Wbl
CrossesPee Dee River
Location0.8 Mi. E. Jct. NC145
RouteU.S. Route 74
Coordinates34.94624, -79.87073
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,602 ft (488.2 m)
Longest span181 ft (55.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,250 (2022)
Projected traffic22,500 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US74 Wbl over Pee Dee River built?

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

What condition is US74 Wbl 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 Wbl over Pee Dee River carry?

About 11,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US74 Wbl over Pee Dee River?

The structure is 1,602 ft (488.2 m) long with a longest span of 181 ft (55.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US74 Wbl over Pee Dee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.