US74 US76E over White Marsh Swamp
FairColumbus County, North Carolina · 0.7MI.W.JCT.US74/US76BUS · Structure no. 000000000470053
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 200 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US74 US76E over White Marsh Swamp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 US76E over White Marsh Swamp 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 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,000 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US74 US76E over White Marsh Swamp built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is US74 US76E over White Marsh Swamp 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US74 US76E over White Marsh Swamp carry?
About 16,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US74 US76E over White Marsh Swamp?
The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US74 US76E over White Marsh Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.