US Bridges

Metcalf Road over Proposed I-74

Good

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.5 S/O Barbee Road · Structure no. 000000000450468

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Metcalf Road over Proposed I-74 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Metcalf Road over Proposed I-74 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2040. The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMetcalf Road
CrossesProposed I-74
Location0.5 S/O Barbee Road
RouteState Highway 1850
CountyCleveland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.32, -81.599
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length208 ft (63.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2021)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Metcalf Road over Proposed I-74 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Metcalf Road over Proposed I-74 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Metcalf Road over Proposed I-74 carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Metcalf Road over Proposed I-74?

The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Metcalf Road over Proposed I-74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.