US Bridges

US74 over SR1153

Good

Rutherford County, North Carolina · 1.1MI.W.JCT.SR1005 · Structure no. 000000001610639

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 over SR1153 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 over SR1153 in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2040. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS74
CrossesSR1153
Location1.1MI.W.JCT.SR1005
RouteU.S. Route 74
Coordinates35.29163, -82.00492
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2019)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
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
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 over SR1153 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US74 over SR1153 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does US74 over SR1153 carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US74 over SR1153?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US74 over SR1153?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.