US Bridges

US74E over CSX R/R

Good

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI W JCT US74 Bus · Structure no. 000000001550456

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74E over CSX R/R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74E 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 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2040. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS74E
CrossesCSX R/R
Location0.6 MI W JCT US74 Bus
RouteU.S. Route 74
Coordinates34.72579, -79.31634
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2020)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 over CSX R/R built?

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

What condition is US74E over CSX R/R 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 2024.

How much traffic does US74E over CSX R/R carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US74E over CSX R/R?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US74E over CSX R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.