US Bridges

I74 Wbl over NC710

Good

Robeson County, North Carolina · 2.8 Mi.E. Jct. SR1166 · Structure no. 000000001550478

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
196 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I74 Wbl over NC710 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I74 Wbl over NC710 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2040. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesI74 Wbl
CrossesNC710
Location2.8 Mi.E. Jct. SR1166
RouteInterstate 74
Coordinates34.65054, -79.2445
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span186 ft (56.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2019)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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 I74 Wbl over NC710 built?

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

What condition is I74 Wbl over NC710 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 I74 Wbl over NC710 carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I74 Wbl over NC710?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 186 ft (56.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns I74 Wbl over NC710?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.