US Bridges

US74 Ebl over US74BUS;CSX Railroad

Good

Scotland County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.W.JCT.SR1369 · Structure no. 000000001650094

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
491 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 Ebl over US74BUS;CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Ebl over US74BUS;CSX Railroad in Scotland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 491 ft (149.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS74 Ebl
CrossesUS74BUS;CSX Railroad
Location0.5 MI.W.JCT.SR1369
RouteU.S. Route 74
CountyScotland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.76028, -79.41403
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length491 ft (149.6 m)
Longest span174 ft (53 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2019)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US74 Ebl over US74BUS;CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US74 Ebl over US74BUS;CSX Railroad 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does US74 Ebl over US74BUS;CSX Railroad carry?

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

How long is US74 Ebl over US74BUS;CSX Railroad?

The structure is 491 ft (149.6 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US74 Ebl over US74BUS;CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.