US Bridges

US74 Wbl over SR1825

Good

Richmond County, North Carolina · 0.67 Mi. E. Jct. NC177 · Structure no. 000000001530205

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 Wbl over SR1825 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Wbl over SR1825 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,000 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS74 Wbl
CrossesSR1825
Location0.67 Mi. E. Jct. NC177
RouteU.S. Route 74
Coordinates34.85292, -79.73364
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2020)
Projected traffic38,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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 Wbl over SR1825 built?

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

What condition is US74 Wbl over SR1825 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 Wbl over SR1825 carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US74 Wbl over SR1825?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US74 Wbl over SR1825?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.