US Bridges

NC8 over I74 Future

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mil N. JCT.NC66 · Structure no. 000000000670714

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
251 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC8 over I74 Future is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC8 over I74 Future in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,400 by 2040. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNC8
CrossesI74 Future
Location0.2 Mil N. JCT.NC66
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates36.19771, -80.25406
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2021)
Projected traffic13,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC8 over I74 Future built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC8 over I74 Future 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does NC8 over I74 Future carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC8 over I74 Future?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns NC8 over I74 Future?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.