US Bridges

US74 Byp Wbl over Mcintyre & Meadow Branch

Fair

Union County, North Carolina · 1.3 MI E JCT Austinchaney · Structure no. 000000001790507

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
704 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 Byp Wbl over Mcintyre & Meadow Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Byp Wbl over Mcintyre & Meadow Branch 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 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2040. The structure is 704 ft (214.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS74 Byp Wbl
CrossesMcintyre & Meadow Branch
Location1.3 MI E JCT Austinchaney
RouteU.S. Route 74
CountyUnion County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.99768, -80.44434
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length704 ft (214.5 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2022)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Wbl over Mcintyre & Meadow Branch built?

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

What condition is US74 Byp Wbl over Mcintyre & Meadow Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US74 Byp Wbl over Mcintyre & Meadow Branch carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US74 Byp Wbl over Mcintyre & Meadow Branch?

The structure is 704 ft (214.5 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US74 Byp Wbl over Mcintyre & Meadow Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.