US Bridges

US74 Wbl over Ramp I-26 Wbl

Good

Polk County, North Carolina · .2 MI.W.JCT.SR1137 · Structure no. 000000001490040

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 Wbl over Ramp I-26 Wbl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Wbl over Ramp I-26 Wbl in Polk County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,750 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,500 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS74 Wbl
CrossesRamp I-26 Wbl
Location.2 MI.W.JCT.SR1137
RouteU.S. Route 74
Coordinates35.25156, -82.2083
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,750 (2022)
Projected traffic17,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ramp I-26 Wbl built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US74 Wbl over Ramp I-26 Wbl 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US74 Wbl over Ramp I-26 Wbl carry?

About 8,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US74 Wbl over Ramp I-26 Wbl?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US74 Wbl over Ramp I-26 Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.