US Bridges

US74 Shelby Bypas over Nc 180 and Railroad

Good

Cleveland County, North Carolina · .3 Mile West of Nc 150 · Structure no. 000000000450472

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
558 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,010
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 Shelby Bypas over Nc 180 and Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Shelby Bypas over Nc 180 and Railroad 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 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 21,010 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,110 by 2037. The structure is 558 ft (170 m) long and 49 ft wide.

CarriesUS74 Shelby Bypas
CrossesNc 180 and Railroad
Location.3 Mile West of Nc 150
RouteU.S. Route 74
Coordinates35.31663, -81.49419
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length558 ft (170 m)
Longest span181 ft (55.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,010 (2017)
Projected traffic35,110 by 2037
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
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 US74 Shelby Bypas over Nc 180 and Railroad built?

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

What condition is US74 Shelby Bypas over Nc 180 and 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US74 Shelby Bypas over Nc 180 and Railroad carry?

About 21,010 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US74 Shelby Bypas over Nc 180 and Railroad?

The structure is 558 ft (170 m) long with a longest span of 181 ft (55.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US74 Shelby Bypas over Nc 180 and Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.