US Bridges

US74BYP WB over NC71

Good

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi.W. of JCT SR1303 · Structure no. 000000001550453

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74BYP WB over NC71 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74BYP WB over NC71 in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 10,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,500 by 2040. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS74BYP WB
CrossesNC71
Location0.5 Mi.W. of JCT SR1303
RouteU.S. Route 74
Coordinates34.74901, -79.34324
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.2 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,250 (2019)
Projected traffic20,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US74BYP WB over NC71 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US74BYP WB over NC71 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does US74BYP WB over NC71 carry?

About 10,250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US74BYP WB over NC71?

The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US74BYP WB over NC71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.