US Bridges

US74E NC130E over Lumber River

Fair

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi.E. of JCT.SR2244 · Structure no. 000000001550466

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
276 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74E NC130E over Lumber River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74E NC130E over Lumber River 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 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 12,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,500 by 2040. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS74E NC130E
CrossesLumber River
Location0.7 Mi.E. of JCT.SR2244
RouteU.S. Route 74
CountyRobeson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.44283, -78.95989
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,250 (2022)
Projected traffic24,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US74E NC130E over Lumber River built?

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

What condition is US74E NC130E over Lumber River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US74E NC130E over Lumber River carry?

About 12,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US74E NC130E over Lumber River?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US74E NC130E over Lumber River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.