I26 US74 over Clear Creek
GoodHenderson County, North Carolina · 1.0 MI.W.JCT.US64 · Structure no. 000000000890211
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 247 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 56,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I26 US74 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I26 US74 over Clear Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 56,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,000 by 2040. The structure is 247 ft (75.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I26 US74 over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is I26 US74 over Clear Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does I26 US74 over Clear Creek carry?
About 56,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I26 US74 over Clear Creek?
The structure is 247 ft (75.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns I26 US74 over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.