US Bridges

US 74 Byp over N.Fork Crooked Crk Trib.

Good

Union County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.E.JCT.SR1520 · Structure no. 000000001790566

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 74 Byp over N.Fork Crooked Crk Trib. is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 74 Byp over N.Fork Crooked Crk Trib. 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,000 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 74 Byp
CrossesN.Fork Crooked Crk Trib.
Location0.3 MI.E.JCT.SR1520
RouteU.S. Route 74
CountyUnion County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.09644, -80.63464
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2022)
Projected traffic41,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 US 74 Byp over N.Fork Crooked Crk Trib. built?

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

What condition is US 74 Byp over N.Fork Crooked Crk Trib. 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 74 Byp over N.Fork Crooked Crk Trib. carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 74 Byp over N.Fork Crooked Crk Trib.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns US 74 Byp over N.Fork Crooked Crk Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.