US74 Wbl over SR1173 RR Tuckasegee Rvr
FairSwain County, North Carolina · 2.4 MI.E.JCT.SR1168 · Structure no. 000000001730022
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 481 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US74 Wbl over SR1173 RR Tuckasegee Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Wbl over SR1173 RR Tuckasegee Rvr in Swain County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 49 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 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 7,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,500 by 2040. The structure is 481 ft (146.6 m) long and 55 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 | 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 US74 Wbl over SR1173 RR Tuckasegee Rvr built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is US74 Wbl over SR1173 RR Tuckasegee Rvr 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 Wbl over SR1173 RR Tuckasegee Rvr carry?
About 7,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US74 Wbl over SR1173 RR Tuckasegee Rvr?
The structure is 481 ft (146.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns US74 Wbl over SR1173 RR Tuckasegee Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.