I-74 SB over Smith Creek
GoodForsyth County, North Carolina · 0.3M. S. Jct. US421 Ramp · Structure no. 000000000670675
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 310 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-74 SB over Smith Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 SB over Smith Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 310 ft (94.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-74 SB over Smith Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-74 SB over Smith Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does I-74 SB over Smith Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-74 SB over Smith Creek?
The structure is 310 ft (94.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns I-74 SB over Smith Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.