US74 Wbl over First Broad River
FairCleveland County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. US74BUS. · Structure no. 000000000450080
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 330 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US74 Wbl over First Broad River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Wbl over First Broad River 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,000 by 2040. The structure is 330 ft (100.5 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US74 Wbl over First Broad River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is US74 Wbl over First Broad 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US74 Wbl over First Broad River carry?
About 35,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US74 Wbl over First Broad River?
The structure is 330 ft (100.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US74 Wbl over First Broad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.