US Bridges

US74 E over CSX Railroad

Fair

Richmond County, North Carolina · 0.41 Mi. E. Jct. NC177 · Structure no. 000000001530204

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 E over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 E over CSX Railroad 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 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 10,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,500 by 2040. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS74 E
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.41 Mi. E. Jct. NC177
RouteU.S. Route 74
CountyRichmond County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.85399, -79.73761
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,250 (2023)
Projected traffic20,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US74 E over CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is US74 E over CSX Railroad 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US74 E over CSX Railroad carry?

About 10,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US74 E over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US74 E over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.