US Bridges

US220 over Scl RR

Fair

Richmond County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.S.JCT.US74 · Structure no. 000000001530025

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US220 over Scl RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US220 over Scl RR in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2040. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS220
CrossesScl RR
Location0.1 MI.S.JCT.US74
RouteU.S. Route 220
Coordinates34.93707, -79.77956
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2022)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 US220 over Scl RR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US220 over Scl RR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US220 over Scl RR carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US220 over Scl RR?

The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns US220 over Scl RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.