US74W over Little Creek
FairScotland County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. W. Jct. US74BUS. · Structure no. 000000001650072
- 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
- 19,750
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US74W over Little Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74W 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 19,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,500 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US74W over Little Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is US74W 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 US74W over Little Creek carry?
About 19,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US74W 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 60 ft wide.
Who owns US74W over Little Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.