US Bridges

US74 Byp over Ut to Rays Fork Creek

Good

Union County, North Carolina · 1.18 MI.W.JCT.SR1758 · Structure no. 000000001790571

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,650
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 Byp over Ut to Rays Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US74 Byp over Ut to Rays Fork 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24,650 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 493,000 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS74 Byp
CrossesUt to Rays Fork Creek
Location1.18 MI.W.JCT.SR1758
RouteU.S. Route 74
Coordinates34.99833, -80.47
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,650 (2013)
Projected traffic493,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Ut to Rays Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is US74 Byp over Ut to Rays Fork Creek 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 US74 Byp over Ut to Rays Fork Creek carry?

About 24,650 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US74 Byp over Ut to Rays Fork Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US74 Byp over Ut to Rays Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.