US Bridges

US74 Business over US74

Fair

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR2602 · Structure no. 000000000450107

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
256 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 Business over US74 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Business over US74 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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.

It carries about 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2040. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 95 ft wide.

CarriesUS74 Business
CrossesUS74
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR2602
RouteU.S. Route 74
Coordinates35.2469, -81.40748
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2021)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Business over US74 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US74 Business 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US74 Business over US74 carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US74 Business over US74?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns US74 Business over US74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.