US Bridges

SR1574 over US74;NC130

Good

Columbus County, North Carolina · 0.2 M. S. Jct. SR1588 · Structure no. 000000000470412

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1574 over US74;NC130 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1574 over US74;NC130 in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesSR1574
CrossesUS74;NC130
Location0.2 M. S. Jct. SR1588
RouteState Highway 1574
Coordinates34.38598, -78.86996
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2019)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 SR1574 over US74;NC130 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1574 over US74;NC130 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1574 over US74;NC130 carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1574 over US74;NC130?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR1574 over US74;NC130?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.