US Bridges

SR1901 over US74BYP.

Fair

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .3 MI.N.JCT.SR1906 · Structure no. 000000001610081

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1901 over US74BYP. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1901 over US74BYP. 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 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2040. The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR1901
CrossesUS74BYP.
Location.3 MI.N.JCT.SR1906
RouteState Highway 1901
CountyRutherford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.31781, -81.82988
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length227 ft (69.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2016)
Projected traffic9,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR1901 over US74BYP. built?

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

What condition is SR1901 over US74BYP. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1901 over US74BYP. carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1901 over US74BYP.?

The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR1901 over US74BYP.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.