US Bridges

US74 Wbl over US74A

Fair

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .14 MI.E.JCT.SR2159 · Structure no. 000000001610634

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
221 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 Wbl over US74A is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Wbl over US74A in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2040. The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS74 Wbl
CrossesUS74A
Location.14 MI.E.JCT.SR2159
RouteU.S. Route 74
CountyRutherford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.31257, -81.87504
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length221 ft (67.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2021)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 Wbl over US74A built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US74 Wbl over US74A 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 Wbl over US74A carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US74 Wbl over US74A?

The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US74 Wbl over US74A?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.