I-26/US74 over Cane Creek
GoodHenderson County, North Carolina · 1.5MI W. JCT US25 · Structure no. 000000000890395
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 246 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 54,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-26/US74 over Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-26/US74 over Cane Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 54,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 109,000 by 2040. The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long and 149 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-26/US74 over Cane Creek built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-26/US74 over Cane 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does I-26/US74 over Cane Creek carry?
About 54,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-26/US74 over Cane Creek?
The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 149 ft wide.
Who owns I-26/US74 over Cane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.