US Bridges

US74 Byp. Wbl over SR1509

Good

Union County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. E. JCT SR1514 · Structure no. 000000001790553

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 Byp. Wbl over SR1509 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Byp. Wbl over SR1509 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS74 Byp. Wbl
CrossesSR1509
Location0.7 Mi. E. JCT SR1514
RouteU.S. Route 74
Coordinates35.05785, -80.58278
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 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 rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2022)
Projected traffic19,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US74 Byp. Wbl over SR1509 built?

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

What condition is US74 Byp. Wbl over SR1509 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 SR1509 carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US74 Byp. Wbl over SR1509?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US74 Byp. Wbl over SR1509?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.