US Bridges

US220;FUT.I73/74 over S. Pr. Cartledge Cree

Good

Richmond County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mile North of SR1306 · Structure no. 000000001530236

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US220;FUT.I73/74 over S. Pr. Cartledge Cree is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US220;FUT.I73/74 over S. Pr. Cartledge Cree in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS220;FUT.I73/74
CrossesS. Pr. Cartledge Cree
Location1.0 Mile North of SR1306
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyRichmond County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.02614, -79.76953
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2022)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2040
Trucks23%
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 NetworkInterstate 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 US220;FUT.I73/74 over S. Pr. Cartledge Cree built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US220;FUT.I73/74 over S. Pr. Cartledge Cree 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 US220;FUT.I73/74 over S. Pr. Cartledge Cree carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US220;FUT.I73/74 over S. Pr. Cartledge Cree?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US220;FUT.I73/74 over S. Pr. Cartledge Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.