US Bridges

US74 Wbl over CSX R.R.

Good

Richmond County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. E. Jct. NC381 · Structure no. 000000001530211

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 Wbl over CSX R.R. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Wbl over 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 8,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,500 by 2040. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS74 Wbl
CrossesCSX R.R.
Location1.1 Mi. E. Jct. NC381
RouteU.S. Route 74
CountyRichmond County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.86843, -79.65284
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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating78.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,250 (2020)
Projected traffic16,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US74 Wbl over CSX R.R. built?

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

What condition is US74 Wbl over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US74 Wbl over CSX R.R. carry?

About 8,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US74 Wbl over CSX R.R.?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US74 Wbl over CSX R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.