US Bridges

US74 Ebl over SR1173 So.Rr Tuckasegee

Fair

Swain County, North Carolina · 2.4 MI.E.JCT.SR1168 · Structure no. 000000001730023

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
481 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 Ebl over SR1173 So.Rr Tuckasegee is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Ebl over SR1173 So.Rr Tuckasegee 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2040. The structure is 481 ft (146.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS74 Ebl
CrossesSR1173 So.Rr Tuckasegee
Location2.4 MI.E.JCT.SR1168
RouteU.S. Route 74
Coordinates35.43111, -83.36101
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length481 ft (146.6 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2022)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US74 Ebl over SR1173 So.Rr Tuckasegee built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is US74 Ebl over SR1173 So.Rr Tuckasegee 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 SR1173 So.Rr Tuckasegee carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US74 Ebl over SR1173 So.Rr Tuckasegee?

The structure is 481 ft (146.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US74 Ebl over SR1173 So.Rr Tuckasegee?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.