US Bridges

SR1585 over US74/US76BYP

Good

Columbus County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi.N. of JCT.SR1435 · Structure no. 000000000470034

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
306 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1585 over US74/US76BYP is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1585 over US74/US76BYP in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2040. The structure is 306 ft (93.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1585
CrossesUS74/US76BYP
Location0.2 Mi.N. of JCT.SR1435
RouteState Highway 1585
CountyColumbus County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.33943, -78.75829
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length306 ft (93.2 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2017)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1585 over US74/US76BYP built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1585 over US74/US76BYP 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1585 over US74/US76BYP carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1585 over US74/US76BYP?

The structure is 306 ft (93.2 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR1585 over US74/US76BYP?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.