US Bridges

SR2074 over Long Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.15 Mi. S. Jct. SR2004 · Structure no. 000000001190133

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2074 over Long Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2074 over Long Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2040. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR2074
CrossesLong Creek
Location0.15 Mi. S. Jct. SR2004
RouteState Highway 2074
Coordinates35.34537, -80.88408
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length161 ft (49 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2018)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR2074 over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2074 over Long 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR2074 over Long Creek carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2074 over Long Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR2074 over Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.