US Bridges

US74E over US74E.BUS Connector

Good

Richmond County, North Carolina · 1.3 Mi. E. Jct. NC381 · Structure no. 000000001530214

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74E over US74E.BUS Connector is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74E 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,000 by 2040. The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS74E
CrossesUS74E.BUS Connector
Location1.3 Mi. E. Jct. NC381
RouteU.S. Route 74
CountyRichmond County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.86861, -79.6492
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 rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length228 ft (69.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2021)
Projected traffic41,000 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 US74E over US74E.BUS Connector built?

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

What condition is US74E 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 2023.

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

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US74E over US74E.BUS Connector?

The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US74E over US74E.BUS Connector?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.