US Bridges

US74 Ebl over NC381 & CSX R.R.

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Richmond County, North Carolina · 1.5 Mi. E. Jct. NC38 · Structure no. 000000001530210

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
319 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 Ebl over NC381 & CSX R.R. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Ebl over NC381 & CSX R.R. 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2040. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 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 Ebl
CrossesNC381 & CSX R.R.
Location1.5 Mi. E. Jct. NC38
RouteU.S. Route 74
CountyRichmond County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.86357, -79.67201
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.
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 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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length319 ft (97.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2020)
Projected traffic32,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US74 Ebl over NC381 & CSX R.R. built?

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

What condition is US74 Ebl over NC381 & CSX R.R. 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 Ebl over NC381 & CSX R.R. carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US74 Ebl over NC381 & CSX R.R.?

The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US74 Ebl over NC381 & CSX R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.