US74ALT over Back Swamp Creek
FairRobeson County, North Carolina · 0.05 Mi.W.Jct. I-95 · Structure no. 000000001550033
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 138 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US74ALT over Back Swamp Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74ALT over Back Swamp Creek in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2040. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US74ALT over Back Swamp Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is US74ALT over Back Swamp 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US74ALT over Back Swamp Creek carry?
About 3,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US74ALT over Back Swamp Creek?
The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.
Who owns US74ALT over Back Swamp Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.