I-26 US74 over Dunn Creek
FairHenderson County, North Carolina · .1 MI.E.JCT.SR1722 · Structure no. 000000000890150
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 55,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-26 US74 over Dunn Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-26 US74 over Dunn Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 55,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,000 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-26 US74 over Dunn Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-26 US74 over Dunn 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does I-26 US74 over Dunn Creek carry?
About 55,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-26 US74 over Dunn Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns I-26 US74 over Dunn Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.