US Bridges

US1 over US74

Good

Richmond County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1137 · Structure no. 000000001530194

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US1 over US74 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US1 over US74 in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,400 by 2040. The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long and 93 ft wide.

CarriesUS1
CrossesUS74
Location0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1137
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates34.91061, -79.79212
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length228 ft (69.4 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2019)
Projected traffic11,400 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 US1 over US74 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US1 over US74 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US1 over US74 carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US1 over US74?

The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns US1 over US74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.