US Bridges

US74 Byp EB over Stewarts Creek

Good

Union County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. Deese Rd. · Structure no. 000000001790492

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

About this bridge

US74 Byp EB over Stewarts Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Byp EB over Stewarts Creek 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 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,500 by 2040. The structure is 270 ft (82.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS74 Byp EB
CrossesStewarts Creek
Location0.4 Mi. E. Jct. Deese Rd.
RouteU.S. Route 74
Coordinates35.01804, -80.52638
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length270 ft (82.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,250 (2022)
Projected traffic16,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US74 Byp EB over Stewarts Creek built?

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

What condition is US74 Byp EB over Stewarts Creek 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 EB over Stewarts Creek carry?

About 8,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US74 Byp EB over Stewarts Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US74 Byp EB over Stewarts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.