US74A over Hickory Creek
FairHenderson County, North Carolina · .02 MI.E.JCT.SR1594 · Structure no. 000000000890059
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US74A over Hickory Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US74A over Hickory Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US74A over Hickory Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is US74A over Hickory Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US74A over Hickory Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US74A over Hickory Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US74A over Hickory Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.