US Bridges

US74W over US74E.BUS Connector

Good

Richmond County, North Carolina · 1.3 Mi. E. Jct. NC381 · Structure no. 000000001530213

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74W over US74E.BUS Connector is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74W over US74E.BUS Connector 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2040. The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS74W
CrossesUS74E.BUS Connector
Location1.3 Mi. E. Jct. NC381
RouteU.S. Route 74
Coordinates34.86881, -79.64951
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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.5 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2018)
Projected traffic14,000 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 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 US74W over US74E.BUS Connector built?

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

What condition is US74W over US74E.BUS Connector 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 2021.

How much traffic does US74W over US74E.BUS Connector carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US74W over US74E.BUS Connector?

The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US74W over US74E.BUS Connector?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.