US Bridges

US74E.BYP over CSX R/R

Fair

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI E. of Jct. NC71 · Structure no. 000000001550454

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74E.BYP over CSX R/R is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US74E.BYP over CSX R/R 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 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2040. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS74E.BYP
CrossesCSX R/R
Location0.1 MI E. of Jct. NC71
RouteU.S. Route 74
CountyRobeson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.74822, -79.34161
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2020)
Projected traffic19,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 US74E.BYP over CSX R/R built?

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

What condition is US74E.BYP over CSX R/R 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 US74E.BYP over CSX R/R carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US74E.BYP over CSX R/R?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US74E.BYP over CSX R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.