US Bridges

I-74 Ebl over Ararat River

Fair

Surry County, North Carolina · .1 MI.E.JCT.SR2000 · Structure no. 000000001710377

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
270 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 Ebl over Ararat River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 Ebl over Ararat River 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 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 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,500 by 2040. The structure is 270 ft (82.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-74 Ebl
CrossesArarat River
Location.1 MI.E.JCT.SR2000
RouteInterstate 74
CountySurry County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.44495, -80.61075
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length270 ft (82.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,250 (2020)
Projected traffic18,500 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Ebl over Ararat River built?

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

What condition is I-74 Ebl over Ararat River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-74 Ebl over Ararat River carry?

About 9,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-74 Ebl over Ararat River?

The structure is 270 ft (82.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I-74 Ebl over Ararat River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.