US Bridges

US74 Ebl over SR1330

Fair

Polk County, North Carolina · .3 MI.E.JCT.NC9 · Structure no. 000000001490226

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 Ebl over SR1330 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Ebl over SR1330 in Polk County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2040. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS74 Ebl
CrossesSR1330
Location.3 MI.E.JCT.NC9
RouteU.S. Route 74
Coordinates35.28694, -82.10302
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2021)
Projected traffic19,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
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 SR1330 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US74 Ebl over SR1330 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US74 Ebl over SR1330 carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US74 Ebl over SR1330?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US74 Ebl over SR1330?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.