US74BUS over Leith Creek
GoodScotland County, North Carolina · 0.45 Mi. E. Jct. SR1323 · Structure no. 000000001650031
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1941
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,100
- 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 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US74BUS over Leith Creek carry?
About 4,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US74BUS over Leith Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US74BUS over Leith Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.