US Bridges

US74 NC27 over Seaboard Coastline RR

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 1.13 Mi. E. Jct. NC16 · Structure no. 000000001190175

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
107,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 NC27 over Seaboard Coastline RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 NC27 over Seaboard Coastline RR in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 107,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 214,000 by 2040. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 147 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS74 NC27
CrossesSeaboard Coastline RR
Location1.13 Mi. E. Jct. NC16
RouteU.S. Route 74
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.21773, -80.81563
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width147 ft (44.8 m)
Roadway width140 ft (42.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107,000 (2016)
Projected traffic214,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 NC27 over Seaboard Coastline RR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US74 NC27 over Seaboard Coastline RR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US74 NC27 over Seaboard Coastline RR carry?

About 107,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US74 NC27 over Seaboard Coastline RR?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 147 ft wide.

Who owns US74 NC27 over Seaboard Coastline RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.