US29 & US74 over South Fork Catawba River
PoorGaston County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR2014 · Structure no. 000000000710082
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1941
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 419 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US29 & US74 over South Fork Catawba River is a concrete tee beam carrying US29 & US74 over South Fork Catawba River in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1941, so it is 99 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 27,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,000 by 2040. The structure is 419 ft (127.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US29 & US74 over South Fork Catawba River built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1941.
What condition is US29 & US74 over South Fork Catawba River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does US29 & US74 over South Fork Catawba River carry?
About 27,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US29 & US74 over South Fork Catawba River?
The structure is 419 ft (127.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns US29 & US74 over South Fork Catawba River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.