US Bridges

US74 Byp Ebl over US601

Good

Union County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI.W.JCT.SR1622 · Structure no. 000000001790489

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 Byp Ebl over US601 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Byp Ebl over US601 in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,500 by 2040. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS74 Byp Ebl
CrossesUS601
Location0.6 MI.W.JCT.SR1622
RouteU.S. Route 74
Coordinates35.02775, -80.53976
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length144 ft (43.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,250 (2022)
Projected traffic16,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Byp Ebl over US601 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US74 Byp Ebl over US601 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does US74 Byp Ebl over US601 carry?

About 8,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US74 Byp Ebl over US601?

The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US74 Byp Ebl over US601?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.