US74 Ebl over Richardson Creek
FairUnion County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. US601 · Structure no. 000000001790085
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 157 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,250
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US74 Ebl over Richardson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US74 Ebl over Richardson Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 12,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,500 by 2040. The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US74 Ebl over Richardson Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is US74 Ebl over Richardson Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US74 Ebl over Richardson Creek carry?
About 12,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US74 Ebl over Richardson Creek?
The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US74 Ebl over Richardson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.