US Bridges

US74 Ebl over Brushy Creek

Fair

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. W. Jct. NC226 · Structure no. 000000000450073

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
230 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 Ebl over Brushy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Ebl over Brushy Creek in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 62 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2040. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 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
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location0.3 Mi. W. Jct. NC226
RouteU.S. Route 74
CountyCleveland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.2945, -81.5804
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2021)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US74 Ebl over Brushy Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US74 Ebl over Brushy Creek carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US74 Ebl over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US74 Ebl over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.