US Bridges

US74 Wbl over SR1531

Fair

Jackson County, North Carolina · 1.6 MI.W.JCT.US441 · Structure no. 000000000990009

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 Wbl over SR1531 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Wbl over SR1531 in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 49 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 7,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,500 by 2040. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS74 Wbl
CrossesSR1531
Location1.6 MI.W.JCT.US441
RouteU.S. Route 74
CountyJackson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.43096, -83.35925
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,250 (2022)
Projected traffic14,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US74 Wbl over SR1531 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is US74 Wbl over SR1531 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US74 Wbl over SR1531 carry?

About 7,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US74 Wbl over SR1531?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US74 Wbl over SR1531?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.