US Bridges

US501 Business over US74 US501

Fair

Scotland County, North Carolina · 0.23 Mi. N. .Jct. SR1674 · Structure no. 000000001650024

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
191 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US501 Business over US74 US501 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US501 Business over US74 US501 in Scotland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2040. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS501 Business
CrossesUS74 US501
Location0.23 Mi. N. .Jct. SR1674
RouteU.S. Route 501
CountyScotland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.75448, -79.46459
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2021)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US501 Business over US74 US501 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US501 Business over US74 US501 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US501 Business over US74 US501 carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US501 Business over US74 US501?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US501 Business over US74 US501?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.