US Bridges

US74 over I-40

Fair

Haywood County, North Carolina · 1 MI.N.JCT.US19 23 · Structure no. 000000000870126

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 over I-40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 over I-40 in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 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 32,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,000 by 2040. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 53 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS74
CrossesI-40
Location1 MI.N.JCT.US19 23
RouteU.S. Route 74
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.54175, -82.91799
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,000 (2016)
Projected traffic64,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US74 over I-40 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is US74 over I-40 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US74 over I-40 carry?

About 32,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US74 over I-40?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US74 over I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.