US74BUS over Second Broad River
PoorRutherford County, North Carolina · .2 MI.W.JCT.SR1006 · Structure no. 000000001610036
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1939
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 256 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US74BUS over Second Broad River is a concrete tee beam carrying US74BUS over Second Broad River in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1939, so it is 104 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,400 by 2040. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US74BUS over Second Broad River built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1939.
What condition is US74BUS over Second Broad River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does US74BUS over Second Broad River carry?
About 8,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US74BUS over Second Broad River?
The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US74BUS over Second Broad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.