US Bridges

US74 Ebl US601 Sbl over Seaboard Coastline RR

Fair

Union County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1751 · Structure no. 000000001790065

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 Ebl US601 Sbl over Seaboard Coastline RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Ebl US601 Sbl over Seaboard Coastline RR in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2040. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS74 Ebl US601 Sbl
CrossesSeaboard Coastline RR
Location0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1751
RouteU.S. Route 74
CountyUnion County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.98267, -80.52731
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2021)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US74 Ebl US601 Sbl over Seaboard Coastline RR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US74 Ebl US601 Sbl over Seaboard Coastline RR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US74 Ebl US601 Sbl over Seaboard Coastline RR carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US74 Ebl US601 Sbl over Seaboard Coastline RR?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US74 Ebl US601 Sbl over Seaboard Coastline RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.