US Bridges

SR1740 over US74 US76

Good

Columbus County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI N JCT NC264 · Structure no. 000000000470422

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
344 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1740 over US74 US76 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1740 over US74 US76 in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 344 ft (104.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1740
CrossesUS74 US76
Location0.5 MI N JCT NC264
RouteState Highway 1740
Coordinates34.33019, -78.49989
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length344 ft (104.8 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2022)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1740 over US74 US76 built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1740 over US74 US76 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1740 over US74 US76 carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1740 over US74 US76?

The structure is 344 ft (104.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR1740 over US74 US76?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.