US Bridges

US74 EBL/NC130EBL over Lumber River Ovrflw.

Good

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.E. of JCT.SR2244 · Structure no. 000000001550465

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 EBL/NC130EBL over Lumber River Ovrflw. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 EBL/NC130EBL over Lumber River Ovrflw. in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS74 EBL/NC130EBL
CrossesLumber River Ovrflw.
Location0.1 Mi.E. of JCT.SR2244
RouteU.S. Route 74
Coordinates34.44938, -78.96748
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2019)
Projected traffic19,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US74 EBL/NC130EBL over Lumber River Ovrflw. built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US74 EBL/NC130EBL over Lumber River Ovrflw. 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 US74 EBL/NC130EBL over Lumber River Ovrflw. carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US74 EBL/NC130EBL over Lumber River Ovrflw.?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US74 EBL/NC130EBL over Lumber River Ovrflw.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.