US Bridges

SR2034 over US74

Fair

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR2036 · Structure no. 000000000450425

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
351 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2034 over US74 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2034 over US74 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 351 ft (106.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2034
CrossesUS74
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR2036
RouteState Highway 2034
Coordinates35.2584, -81.37832
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length351 ft (106.9 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2034 over US74 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2034 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 SR2034 over US74 carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2034 over US74?

The structure is 351 ft (106.9 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR2034 over US74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.