US74A over Broad River
GoodHenderson County, North Carolina · .02 MI.W.JCT.NC9 · Structure no. 000000000890145
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 194 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US74A over Broad River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74A over Broad River in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US74A over Broad River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is US74A over Broad River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does US74A over Broad River carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US74A over Broad River?
The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US74A over Broad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.