US Bridges

US74 Byp. over E. Fork Stewarts Crk.

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Union County, North Carolina · 1.24 MI.W.JCT.US601 I · Structure no. 000000001790570

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 Byp. over E. Fork Stewarts Crk. is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US74 Byp. over E. Fork Stewarts Crk. 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,500 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS74 Byp.
CrossesE. Fork Stewarts Crk.
Location1.24 MI.W.JCT.US601 I
RouteU.S. Route 74
CountyUnion County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.03702, -80.55923
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.1 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 traffic22,500 (2022)
Projected traffic44,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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. over E. Fork Stewarts Crk. built?

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

What condition is US74 Byp. over E. Fork Stewarts Crk. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US74 Byp. over E. Fork Stewarts Crk. carry?

About 22,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US74 Byp. over E. Fork Stewarts Crk.?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns US74 Byp. over E. Fork Stewarts Crk.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.