US Bridges

US74 Byp Wbl over SR1501

Good

Union County, North Carolina · 0.65 Mi. E. Jct. SR1520 · Structure no. 000000001790545

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 Byp Wbl over SR1501 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Byp Wbl over SR1501 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 10,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,500 by 2040. The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS74 Byp Wbl
CrossesSR1501
Location0.65 Mi. E. Jct. SR1520
RouteU.S. Route 74
Coordinates35.09461, -80.62843
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length158 ft (48.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,250 (2022)
Projected traffic20,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
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 Wbl over SR1501 built?

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

What condition is US74 Byp Wbl over SR1501 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 Wbl over SR1501 carry?

About 10,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US74 Byp Wbl over SR1501?

The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US74 Byp Wbl over SR1501?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.