US Bridges

US74BY Eb(closed) over Nc 180 & RR

GoodClosed to traffic

Cleveland County, North Carolina · .3 Mile West Jct. Nc 150 · Structure no. 000000000450473

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

About this bridge

US74BY Eb(closed) over Nc 180 & RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74BY Eb(closed) over Nc 180 & RR 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 21,010 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,110 by 2037. The structure is 461 ft (140.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS74BY Eb(closed)
CrossesNc 180 & RR
Location.3 Mile West Jct. Nc 150
RouteU.S. Route 74
CountyCleveland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.31645, -81.49437
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length461 ft (140.5 m)
Longest span231 ft (70.4 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 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 US74BY Eb(closed) over Nc 180 & RR built?

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

What condition is US74BY Eb(closed) over Nc 180 & RR 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 US74BY Eb(closed) over Nc 180 & RR carry?

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

How long is US74BY Eb(closed) over Nc 180 & RR?

The structure is 461 ft (140.5 m) long with a longest span of 231 ft (70.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US74BY Eb(closed) over Nc 180 & RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.