US74 over Southern Railroad
PoorHaywood County, North Carolina · .3 MI.N.JCT.US19 23 74 · Structure no. 000000000870095
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US74 over Southern Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 over Southern Railroad in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 64 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 32,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,000 by 2040. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US74 over Southern Railroad built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is US74 over Southern Railroad 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US74 over Southern Railroad carry?
About 32,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US74 over Southern Railroad?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns US74 over Southern Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.