US Bridges

US74/US501 Wbl over US15/US401/US501

Fair

Scotland County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. US401 Bus · Structure no. 000000001650045

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
203 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74/US501 Wbl over US15/US401/US501 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74/US501 Wbl over US15/US401/US501 in Scotland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,000 by 2040. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS74/US501 Wbl
CrossesUS15/US401/US501
Location0.4 Mi. W. Jct. US401 Bus
RouteU.S. Route 74
CountyScotland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.75813, -79.48164
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length203 ft (61.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2020)
Projected traffic41,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US74/US501 Wbl over US15/US401/US501 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US74/US501 Wbl over US15/US401/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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US74/US501 Wbl over US15/US401/US501 carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US74/US501 Wbl over US15/US401/US501?

The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US74/US501 Wbl over US15/US401/US501?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.