US Bridges

US74E over CSX RR & Hitchcock Ck.

Fair

Richmond County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1117 · Structure no. 000000001530216

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
657 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74E over CSX RR & Hitchcock Ck. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74E over CSX RR & Hitchcock Ck. 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2040. The structure is 657 ft (200.2 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
CrossesCSX RR & Hitchcock Ck.
Location1.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1117
RouteU.S. Route 74
CountyRichmond County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.92117, -79.81324
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length657 ft (200.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2020)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US74E over CSX RR & Hitchcock Ck. built?

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

What condition is US74E over CSX RR & Hitchcock Ck. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US74E over CSX RR & Hitchcock Ck. carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US74E over CSX RR & Hitchcock Ck.?

The structure is 657 ft (200.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US74E over CSX RR & Hitchcock Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.