US74BUS over City Lake Spillway
GoodRichmond County, North Carolina · 100 Ft. W. Jct. NC38 · Structure no. 000000001530173
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US74BUS over City Lake Spillway is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US74BUS over City Lake Spillway in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 100 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US74BUS over City Lake Spillway built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is US74BUS over City Lake Spillway 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US74BUS over City Lake Spillway carry?
About 11,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US74BUS over City Lake Spillway?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns US74BUS over City Lake Spillway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.