US Bridges

US74 US76BYP Wbl over US701BYP

Fair

Columbus County, North Carolina · 0.4MI W. of JCT US701BUS · Structure no. 000000000470052

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 US76BYP Wbl over US701BYP is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 US76BYP Wbl over US701BYP in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,500 by 2040. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS74 US76BYP Wbl
CrossesUS701BYP
Location0.4MI W. of JCT US701BUS
RouteU.S. Route 74
CountyColumbus County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.35004, -78.70956
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,250 (2021)
Projected traffic16,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US74 US76BYP Wbl over US701BYP built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US74 US76BYP Wbl over US701BYP in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does US74 US76BYP Wbl over US701BYP carry?

About 8,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US74 US76BYP Wbl over US701BYP?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US74 US76BYP Wbl over US701BYP?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.