US Bridges

US74W NC130 over Lumber River Overflow

Good

Columbus County, North Carolina · 0.6MI.WEST JCT SR1506 · Structure no. 000000000470004

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74W NC130 over Lumber River Overflow is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74W NC130 over Lumber River Overflow in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,000 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesUS74W NC130
CrossesLumber River Overflow
Location0.6MI.WEST JCT SR1506
RouteU.S. Route 74
Coordinates34.44176, -78.95794
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2021)
Projected traffic47,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US74W NC130 over Lumber River Overflow built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US74W NC130 over Lumber River Overflow 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 US74W NC130 over Lumber River Overflow carry?

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US74W NC130 over Lumber River Overflow?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US74W NC130 over Lumber River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.