US Bridges

US74 over Trib. of Pee Dee River

Good

Richmond County, North Carolina · 1.3 Mi. W. JCT.SR1199 · Structure no. 000000001530223

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 over Trib. of Pee Dee River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US74 over Trib. of Pee Dee River in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS74
CrossesTrib. of Pee Dee River
Location1.3 Mi. W. JCT.SR1199
RouteU.S. Route 74
Coordinates34.94697, -79.85064
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2019)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 US74 over Trib. of Pee Dee River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US74 over Trib. of Pee Dee River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US74 over Trib. of Pee Dee River carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US74 over Trib. of Pee Dee River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US74 over Trib. of Pee Dee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.