US Bridges

US74 Byp (ebl) over CSX Railroad

Good

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 1.9 MI.W.NC226 · Structure no. 000000000450460

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
185 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 Byp (ebl) over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Byp (ebl) over CSX Railroad in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS74 Byp (ebl)
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location1.9 MI.W.NC226
RouteU.S. Route 74
CountyCleveland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.31103, -81.60261
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length185 ft (56.3 m)
Longest span179 ft (54.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2022)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 US74 Byp (ebl) over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US74 Byp (ebl) over CSX Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US74 Byp (ebl) over CSX Railroad carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US74 Byp (ebl) over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long with a longest span of 179 ft (54.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US74 Byp (ebl) over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.