US Bridges

Morgan St. over US74

FairPosted for load

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. NC18 · Structure no. 000000000450088

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgan St. over US74 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morgan St. over US74 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMorgan St.
CrossesUS74
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. NC18
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCleveland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.27897, -81.54324
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2012)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Morgan St. over US74 built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is Morgan St. over US74 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Morgan St. over US74 carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Morgan St. over US74?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Morgan St. over US74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.