US Bridges

US74 Ebl over RR (abandoned)

Fair

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1167 · Structure no. 000000000450006

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 Ebl over RR (abandoned) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Ebl over RR (abandoned) in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 57 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 5 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2040. The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS74 Ebl
CrossesRR (abandoned)
Location0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1167
RouteU.S. Route 74
CountyCleveland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.30222, -81.70792
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length198 ft (60.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2022)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ebl over RR (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is US74 Ebl over RR (abandoned) 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 2024.

How much traffic does US74 Ebl over RR (abandoned) carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US74 Ebl over RR (abandoned)?

The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US74 Ebl over RR (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.