US74 Ebl over Big Shoe Heel Creek
GoodScotland County, North Carolina · 1.56 Mi. E. Jct. US74BUS. · Structure no. 000000001650095
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 293 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US74 Ebl over Big Shoe Heel Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US74 Ebl over Big Shoe Heel Creek 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2040. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US74 Ebl over Big Shoe Heel Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is US74 Ebl over Big Shoe Heel 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does US74 Ebl over Big Shoe Heel Creek carry?
About 21,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US74 Ebl over Big Shoe Heel Creek?
The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US74 Ebl over Big Shoe Heel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.