US Bridges

SR2174 over I-74

Good

Surry County, North Carolina · .5 MI.S.JCT.SR2017 · Structure no. 000000001710366

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2174 over I-74 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2174 over I-74 in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR2174
CrossesI-74
Location.5 MI.S.JCT.SR2017
RouteState Highway 2174
Coordinates36.44024, -80.58469
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1997)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR2174 over I-74 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2174 over I-74 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR2174 over I-74 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is SR2174 over I-74?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR2174 over I-74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.