US74 Ebl over NC161
FairCleveland County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. E. Jct. NC216 · Structure no. 000000000450435
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 174 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,750
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US74 Ebl over NC161 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Ebl over NC161 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 19,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,500 by 2040. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 43 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US74 Ebl over NC161 built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is US74 Ebl over NC161 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 US74 Ebl over NC161 carry?
About 19,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US74 Ebl over NC161?
The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US74 Ebl over NC161?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.