US Bridges

I-74 Ebl over Yadkin Valley R.R.

Good

Surry County, North Carolina · .25 MI.E.JCT.SR2000 · Structure no. 000000001710380

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 Ebl over Yadkin Valley R.R. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 Ebl 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 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 9,750 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,500 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-74 Ebl
CrossesYadkin Valley R.R.
Location.25 MI.E.JCT.SR2000
RouteInterstate 74
Coordinates36.44436, -80.60771
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,750 (2019)
Projected traffic19,500 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

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 Yadkin Valley R.R. built?

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

What condition is I-74 Ebl over Yadkin Valley R.R. 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 2021.

How much traffic does I-74 Ebl over Yadkin Valley R.R. carry?

About 9,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

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

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.