US Bridges

I-74 Ebl over SR2012

Good

Surry County, North Carolina · .5 MI.W.JCT.US52 · Structure no. 000000001710370

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 Ebl over SR2012 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 Ebl over SR2012 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-74 Ebl
CrossesSR2012
Location.5 MI.W.JCT.US52
RouteInterstate 74
Coordinates36.44569, -80.55525
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2020)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2040
Trucks23%
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 Ebl over SR2012 built?

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

What condition is I-74 Ebl over SR2012 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-74 Ebl over SR2012 carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-74 Ebl over SR2012?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-74 Ebl over SR2012?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.