US Bridges

I-74 over Ut to Stewarts Creek

Fair

Surry County, North Carolina · .1 MI.W.JCT.US601 · Structure no. 000000001710361

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 over Ut to Stewarts Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-74 over Ut to Stewarts Creek in Surry 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,000 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-74
CrossesUt to Stewarts Creek
Location.1 MI.W.JCT.US601
RouteInterstate 74
CountySurry County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.45902, -80.64146
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (2020)
Projected traffic37,000 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-74 over Ut to Stewarts Creek built?

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

What condition is I-74 over Ut to Stewarts 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-74 over Ut to Stewarts Creek carry?

About 18,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-74 over Ut to Stewarts Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns I-74 over Ut to Stewarts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.