US Bridges

US74 Wbl over SR1436 & CSX Railroad

Fair

Scotland County, North Carolina · 2.0 MI.E.JCT.SR1369 · Structure no. 000000001650098

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 Wbl over SR1436 & CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Wbl over SR1436 & 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 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long and 51 ft wide.

CarriesUS74 Wbl
CrossesSR1436 & CSX Railroad
Location2.0 MI.E.JCT.SR1369
RouteU.S. Route 74
Coordinates34.75805, -79.36998
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating66.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length243 ft (74 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2019)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US74 Wbl over SR1436 & CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is US74 Wbl over SR1436 & CSX Railroad 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 US74 Wbl over SR1436 & CSX Railroad carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US74 Wbl over SR1436 & CSX Railroad?

The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US74 Wbl over SR1436 & CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.