US74BUS over Hitchcock Creek
GoodRichmond County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. W. Jct. US220 · Structure no. 000000001530001
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 89 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US74BUS over Hitchcock Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US74BUS over Hitchcock Creek in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 85 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2040. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US74BUS over Hitchcock Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is US74BUS over Hitchcock Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US74BUS over Hitchcock Creek carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US74BUS over Hitchcock Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns US74BUS over Hitchcock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.