US Bridges

US15 401 501 N over US74 Bus NC79

Good

Scotland County, North Carolina · 0.82 Mi. N. Jct. SR1108 · Structure no. 000000001650103

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
141 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US15 401 501 N over US74 Bus NC79 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US15 401 501 N over US74 Bus NC79 in Scotland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2040. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesUS15 401 501 N
CrossesUS74 Bus NC79
Location0.82 Mi. N. Jct. SR1108
RouteU.S. Route 15
Coordinates34.77496, -79.47756
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length141 ft (42.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2021)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 US15 401 501 N over US74 Bus NC79 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US15 401 501 N over US74 Bus NC79 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US15 401 501 N over US74 Bus NC79 carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US15 401 501 N over US74 Bus NC79?

The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US15 401 501 N over US74 Bus NC79?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.