US Bridges

US74 Ebl. Byp. over Webbs Creek

Fair

Rutherford County, North Carolina · 1.4 MI.W.JCT.SR1920 · Structure no. 000000001610092

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 Ebl. Byp. over Webbs Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Ebl. Byp. over Webbs Creek 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 11,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,500 by 2040. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS74 Ebl. Byp.
CrossesWebbs Creek
Location1.4 MI.W.JCT.SR1920
RouteU.S. Route 74
Coordinates35.31295, -81.80042
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length181 ft (55.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US74 Ebl. Byp. over Webbs Creek built?

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

What condition is US74 Ebl. Byp. over Webbs Creek 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 US74 Ebl. Byp. over Webbs Creek carry?

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

How long is US74 Ebl. Byp. over Webbs Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US74 Ebl. Byp. over Webbs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.