US Bridges

I73/I74 over Ut to Cartledge Creek

Fair

Richmond County, North Carolina · 1.24 Mi. S. Jct. SR-1005 · Structure no. 000000001530258

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I73/I74 over Ut to Cartledge Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I73/I74 over Ut to Cartledge Creek in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI73/I74
CrossesUt to Cartledge Creek
Location1.24 Mi. S. Jct. SR-1005
RouteU.S. Route 74
Coordinates34.97683, -79.82542
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.6 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 traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic2,000 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 SystemNo

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/I74 over Ut to Cartledge Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is I73/I74 over Ut to Cartledge Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I73/I74 over Ut to Cartledge Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I73/I74 over Ut to Cartledge Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns I73/I74 over Ut to Cartledge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.