US74W over Gum Swamp Creek
GoodScotland County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1354 · Structure no. 000000001650023
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US74W over Gum Swamp Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74W over Gum Swamp Creek in Scotland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US74W over Gum Swamp Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is US74W over Gum Swamp Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US74W over Gum Swamp Creek carry?
About 11,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US74W over Gum Swamp Creek?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US74W over Gum Swamp Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.