US Bridges

US74E.BUS over US74 Wbl

Fair

Scotland County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1303 · Structure no. 000000001650015

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
239 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74E.BUS over US74 Wbl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74E.BUS over US74 Wbl in Scotland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2040. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS74E.BUS
CrossesUS74 Wbl
Location0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1303
RouteU.S. Route 74
CountyScotland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.78735, -79.50419
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2018)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US74E.BUS over US74 Wbl built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US74E.BUS over US74 Wbl 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US74E.BUS over US74 Wbl carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US74E.BUS over US74 Wbl?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US74E.BUS over US74 Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.