US Bridges

US74W.BYP over CSX R/R

Fair

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI E. of JCT NC71 · Structure no. 000000001550455

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74W.BYP over CSX R/R is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US74W.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 5 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 10,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,500 by 2040. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS74W.BYP
CrossesCSX R/R
Location0.1 MI E. of JCT NC71
RouteU.S. Route 74
CountyRobeson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.74843, -79.34139
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,250 (2019)
Projected traffic20,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
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 US74W.BYP over CSX R/R built?

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

What condition is US74W.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 US74W.BYP over CSX R/R carry?

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

How long is US74W.BYP over CSX R/R?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US74W.BYP over CSX R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.