US74 Wbl over Sandy Run
PoorCleveland County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1167 · Structure no. 000000000450049
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 210 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US74 Wbl over Sandy Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Wbl over Sandy Run in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 60 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US74 Wbl over Sandy Run built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is US74 Wbl over Sandy Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does US74 Wbl over Sandy Run carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US74 Wbl over Sandy Run?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US74 Wbl over Sandy Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.