US Bridges

US74E over Little Creek

Fair

Scotland County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. US74BUS · Structure no. 000000001650071

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74E over Little Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74E over Little Creek in Scotland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 6 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 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS74E
CrossesLittle Creek
Location0.4 Mi. W. Jct. US74BUS
RouteU.S. Route 74
Coordinates34.75922, -79.41996
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2019)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US74E over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US74E over Little 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 Little Creek carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US74E over Little Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US74E over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.