US Bridges

I-74 Wbl over Yadkin Valley R.R.

Fair

Surry County, North Carolina · .25 MI.E.JCT.SR2000 · Structure no. 000000001710379

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

About this bridge

I-74 Wbl over Yadkin Valley R.R. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 Wbl over Yadkin Valley R.R. 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2040. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 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
CrossesYadkin Valley R.R.
Location.25 MI.E.JCT.SR2000
RouteInterstate 74
CountySurry County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.44436, -80.6077
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 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
CrossesRailroad
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 Yadkin Valley R.R. built?

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

What condition is I-74 Wbl over Yadkin Valley R.R. 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 Wbl over Yadkin Valley R.R. carry?

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

How long is I-74 Wbl over Yadkin Valley R.R.?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-74 Wbl over Yadkin Valley R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.