US Bridges

SR1754 over US 74 Bypass

Good

Union County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.N.Jct SR1753 · Structure no. 000000001790510

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1754 over US 74 Bypass is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1754 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,460 by 2040. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1754
CrossesUS 74 Bypass
Location0.1 Mi.N.Jct SR1753
RouteState Highway 1754
Coordinates34.99261, -80.41607
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length136 ft (41.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2016)
Projected traffic1,460 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1754 over US 74 Bypass built?

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

What condition is SR1754 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1754 over US 74 Bypass carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1754 over US 74 Bypass?

The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1754 over US 74 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.