US74BUS over Leith Creek
PoorScotland County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1420 · Structure no. 000000001650021
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1941
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US74BUS over Leith Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US74BUS over Leith Creek in Scotland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1941, so it is 101 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US74BUS over Leith Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1941.
What condition is US74BUS over Leith Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does US74BUS over Leith Creek carry?
About 4,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US74BUS over Leith Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US74BUS over Leith Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.