NC216 over US74
FairCleveland County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR2026 · Structure no. 000000000450438
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 243 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC216 over US74 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC216 over US74 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,600 by 2040. The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long and 80 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC216 over US74 built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC216 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 NC216 over US74 carry?
About 6,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC216 over US74?
The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns NC216 over US74?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.