US74 Ebl over SR1159
FairSwain County, North Carolina · 3 MI.E.JCT.SR1140 · Structure no. 000000001730014
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 188 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US74 Ebl over SR1159 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Ebl over SR1159 in Swain County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2040. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 42 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US74 Ebl over SR1159 built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is US74 Ebl over SR1159 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does US74 Ebl over SR1159 carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US74 Ebl over SR1159?
The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US74 Ebl over SR1159?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.