US Bridges

US74 Byp. Ebl over Second Broad River

Fair

Rutherford County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.E.JCT.SR1901 · Structure no. 000000001610083

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
276 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 Byp. Ebl over Second Broad River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Byp. Ebl over Second Broad River 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 11,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,500 by 2040. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS74 Byp. Ebl
CrossesSecond Broad River
Location0.3 MI.E.JCT.SR1901
RouteU.S. Route 74
CountyRutherford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.31981, -81.8223
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,250 (2021)
Projected traffic22,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US74 Byp. Ebl over Second Broad River built?

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

What condition is US74 Byp. Ebl over Second Broad River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US74 Byp. Ebl over Second Broad River carry?

About 11,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US74 Byp. Ebl over Second Broad River?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US74 Byp. Ebl over Second Broad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.