I74 Wbl over Ararat River
FairSurry County, North Carolina · .1 MI.E.JCT.SR2000 · Structure no. 000000001710378
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 270 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I74 Wbl over Ararat River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I74 Wbl 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 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2040. The structure is 270 ft (82.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I74 Wbl over Ararat River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is I74 Wbl 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 I74 Wbl over Ararat River carry?
About 9,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I74 Wbl over Ararat River?
The structure is 270 ft (82.2 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns I74 Wbl over Ararat River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.