US Bridges

I74 Ebl US311 Sbl over Oak Hollow Lake

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. NC68 · Structure no. 000000000810763

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
802 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
21,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I74 Ebl US311 Sbl over Oak Hollow Lake is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I74 Ebl US311 Sbl over Oak Hollow Lake in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 21,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,500 by 2040. The structure is 802 ft (244.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI74 Ebl US311 Sbl
CrossesOak Hollow Lake
Location0.2 Mi. W. Jct. NC68
RouteInterstate 74
Coordinates36.00521, -79.99686
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length802 ft (244.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,750 (2022)
Projected traffic43,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I74 Ebl US311 Sbl over Oak Hollow Lake built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is I74 Ebl US311 Sbl over Oak Hollow Lake in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does I74 Ebl US311 Sbl over Oak Hollow Lake carry?

About 21,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I74 Ebl US311 Sbl over Oak Hollow Lake?

The structure is 802 ft (244.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I74 Ebl US311 Sbl over Oak Hollow Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.