NC18 over US74 Bypass(dirt)
GoodCleveland County, North Carolina · 1.5 Ml.S. of NC18/NC180 · Structure no. 000000000450471
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 209 ft
- Daily traffic
- 5,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC18 over US74 Bypass(dirt) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC18 over US74 Bypass(dirt) in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,200 by 2040. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC18 over US74 Bypass(dirt) built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC18 over US74 Bypass(dirt) 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does NC18 over US74 Bypass(dirt) carry?
About 5,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC18 over US74 Bypass(dirt)?
The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns NC18 over US74 Bypass(dirt)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.