US Bridges

US74 Byp Wbl over Clinchfield RR

Fair

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .65 MI.E.JCT.US221A · Structure no. 000000001610047

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 Byp Wbl over Clinchfield RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Byp Wbl over Clinchfield RR in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2040. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS74 Byp Wbl
CrossesClinchfield RR
Location.65 MI.E.JCT.US221A
RouteU.S. Route 74
CountyRutherford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.31554, -81.84732
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2021)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Byp Wbl over Clinchfield RR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US74 Byp Wbl over Clinchfield RR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US74 Byp Wbl over Clinchfield RR carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US74 Byp Wbl over Clinchfield RR?

The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US74 Byp Wbl over Clinchfield RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.