US74E over Marks Creek
FairRichmond County, North Carolina · 0.93 Mi. E. Jct. NC177 · Structure no. 000000001530208
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 251 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US74E over Marks Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74E over Marks Creek 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 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US74E over Marks Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is US74E over Marks Creek 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 US74E over Marks Creek carry?
About 10,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US74E over Marks Creek?
The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US74E over Marks Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.