US Bridges

US74 Ebl over NC38

Good

Richmond County, North Carolina · 1.5 Mi. W. Jct. NC381 · Structure no. 000000001530190

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 Ebl over NC38 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Ebl over NC38 in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 8,750 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,500 by 2040. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesUS74 Ebl
CrossesNC38
Location1.5 Mi. W. Jct. NC381
RouteU.S. Route 74
Coordinates34.85585, -79.69533
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,750 (2019)
Projected traffic17,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 NC38 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US74 Ebl over NC38 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does US74 Ebl over NC38 carry?

About 8,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US74 Ebl over NC38?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US74 Ebl over NC38?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.