US Bridges

US 74 Westbound over Pvt. RD (equestrian Cen.

Good

Polk County, North Carolina · 0.3 W. of JCT W/ SR1326 · Structure no. 000000001490233

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 74 Westbound over Pvt. RD (equestrian Cen. is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 74 Westbound over Pvt. RD (equestrian Cen. in Polk County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 74 Westbound
CrossesPvt. RD (equestrian Cen.
Location0.3 W. of JCT W/ SR1326
RouteU.S. Route 74
CountyPolk County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.28769, -82.07423
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2017)
Projected traffic17,000 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 US 74 Westbound over Pvt. RD (equestrian Cen. built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 74 Westbound over Pvt. RD (equestrian Cen. 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 74 Westbound over Pvt. RD (equestrian Cen. carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 74 Westbound over Pvt. RD (equestrian Cen.?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 74 Westbound over Pvt. RD (equestrian Cen.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.