US Bridges

I-74 Wbl over US601

Fair

Surry County, North Carolina · 1.75 Mi. W. Jct. SR2000 · Structure no. 000000001710363

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 Wbl over US601 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 Wbl over US601 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 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 9,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,500 by 2040. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-74 Wbl
CrossesUS601
Location1.75 Mi. W. Jct. SR2000
RouteInterstate 74
CountySurry County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.45854, -80.63919
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,250 (2020)
Projected traffic18,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-74 Wbl over US601 built?

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

What condition is I-74 Wbl over US601 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 Wbl over US601 carry?

About 9,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-74 Wbl over US601?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-74 Wbl over US601?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.