US74E. over Gum Swamp Creek
FairScotland County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1354 · Structure no. 000000001650022
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 149 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US74E. over Gum Swamp Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74E. over Gum Swamp Creek in Scotland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US74E. over Gum Swamp Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is US74E. over Gum Swamp Creek 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. over Gum Swamp Creek carry?
About 10,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US74E. over Gum Swamp Creek?
The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US74E. over Gum Swamp Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.