US74 Byp (ebl) over Brushy Creek
GoodCleveland County, North Carolina · 0.25 Mi. W. NC226 · Structure no. 000000000450462
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 431 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US74 Byp (ebl) over Brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Byp (ebl) over Brushy Creek 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 7 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 431 ft (131.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US74 Byp (ebl) over Brushy Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is US74 Byp (ebl) over Brushy Creek 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 Brushy Creek carry?
About 10,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US74 Byp (ebl) over Brushy Creek?
The structure is 431 ft (131.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US74 Byp (ebl) over Brushy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.