US Bridges

US74 Bus over US74

Good

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1153 · Structure no. 000000001550476

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
487 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 Bus over US74 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Bus over US74 in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2040. The structure is 487 ft (148.4 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesUS74 Bus
CrossesUS74
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1153
RouteU.S. Route 74
Coordinates34.71629, -79.31087
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length487 ft (148.4 m)
Longest span246 ft (74.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2021)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 US74 Bus over US74 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US74 Bus over US74 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US74 Bus over US74 carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US74 Bus over US74?

The structure is 487 ft (148.4 m) long with a longest span of 246 ft (74.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US74 Bus over US74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.