US Bridges

I73 I74N.LOOP over Br of Pee Dee River

Good

Richmond County, North Carolina · 0.07 MI E JCT US74 · Structure no. 000000001530256

Built
2025
0 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I73 I74N.LOOP over Br of Pee Dee River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I73 I74N.LOOP over Br of Pee Dee River in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 2025, so it is 0 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI73 I74N.LOOP
CrossesBr of Pee Dee River
Location0.07 MI E JCT US74
RouteInterstate 73
Coordinates34.95033, -79.84672
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic3,000 (2021)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 I73 I74N.LOOP over Br of Pee Dee River built?

It was built in 2025, making it 0 years old in 2025.

What condition is I73 I74N.LOOP over Br 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I73 I74N.LOOP over Br of Pee Dee River carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I73 I74N.LOOP over Br of Pee Dee River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns I73 I74N.LOOP over Br of Pee Dee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.