US Bridges

US74 Bus Ebl over US74

Good

Richmond County, North Carolina · 1.23 Mi. W. Jct. SR1199 · Structure no. 000000001530195

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 Bus Ebl over US74 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Bus Ebl 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2040. The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesUS74 Bus Ebl
CrossesUS74
Location1.23 Mi. W. Jct. SR1199
RouteU.S. Route 74
Coordinates34.9471, -79.85126
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length244 ft (74.3 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2021)
Projected traffic7,200 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

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 Bus Ebl over US74 built?

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

What condition is US74 Bus Ebl 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 US74 Bus Ebl over US74 carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US74 Bus Ebl over US74?

The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US74 Bus Ebl over US74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.