US Bridges

US74 Ebl over SR1137

Fair

Polk County, North Carolina · .5 MI.E.JCT.I26 · Structure no. 000000001490042

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

About this bridge

US74 Ebl over SR1137 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Ebl over SR1137 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 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 8,750 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,500 by 2040. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS74 Ebl
CrossesSR1137
Location.5 MI.E.JCT.I26
RouteU.S. Route 74
CountyPolk County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.25246, -82.20288
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length203 ft (61.8 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 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 Ebl over SR1137 built?

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

What condition is US74 Ebl over SR1137 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US74 Ebl over SR1137 carry?

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

How long is US74 Ebl over SR1137?

The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US74 Ebl over SR1137?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.