US Bridges

I-26 US74 over Green River

Fair

Henderson County, North Carolina · 1.7 Mi. E. Jct. NC225 · Structure no. 000000000890440

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,050 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-26 US74 over Green River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I-26 US74 over Green River in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 39,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,000 by 2040. The structure is 1,050 ft (320 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-26 US74
CrossesGreen River
Location1.7 Mi. E. Jct. NC225
RouteInterstate 26
CountyHenderson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.27419, -82.37364
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length1,050 ft (320 m)
Longest span330 ft (100.5 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,000 (2020)
Projected traffic78,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-26 US74 over Green River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-26 US74 over Green River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-26 US74 over Green River carry?

About 39,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-26 US74 over Green River?

The structure is 1,050 ft (320 m) long with a longest span of 330 ft (100.5 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns I-26 US74 over Green River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.