US74 Byp Wbl over South Fork Crooked Creek
FairUnion County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. W. JCT SR1514 · Structure no. 000000001790550
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US74 Byp Wbl over South Fork Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Byp Wbl over South Fork Crooked 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 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US74 Byp Wbl over South Fork Crooked Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is US74 Byp Wbl over South Fork Crooked Creek 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 South Fork Crooked Creek carry?
About 9,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US74 Byp Wbl over South Fork Crooked Creek?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US74 Byp Wbl over South Fork Crooked Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.