US Bridges

SR1004 over US74

Fair

Rutherford County, North Carolina · 1.2 MI.S.JCT.US221 · Structure no. 000000001610637

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
208 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1004 over US74 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1004 over US74 in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2040. The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1004
CrossesUS74
Location1.2 MI.S.JCT.US221
RouteState Highway 1004
Coordinates35.30936, -81.93856
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length208 ft (63.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2020)
Projected traffic7,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
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 SR1004 over US74 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1004 over US74 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 SR1004 over US74 carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1004 over US74?

The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1004 over US74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.