US74 over S. Fork Crooked Creek
FairUnion County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1367 · Structure no. 000000001790469
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 52,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US74 over S. Fork Crooked Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US74 over S. Fork Crooked Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 52,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 104,000 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US74 over S. Fork Crooked Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is US74 over S. Fork Crooked 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does US74 over S. Fork Crooked Creek carry?
About 52,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US74 over S. Fork Crooked Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns US74 over S. Fork Crooked Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.