US Bridges

NC200 over US 74 Bypass

Good

Union County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi.N.Of SR1006 · Structure no. 000000001790493

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
149 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC200 over US 74 Bypass is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC200 over US 74 Bypass 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNC200
CrossesUS 74 Bypass
Location0.7 Mi.N.Of SR1006
RouteState Highway 200
Coordinates35.01127, -80.51609
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2021)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 NC200 over US 74 Bypass built?

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

What condition is NC200 over US 74 Bypass 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does NC200 over US 74 Bypass carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC200 over US 74 Bypass?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns NC200 over US 74 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.