Us74 over Southern Railroad

Poor Condition65 years old32,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyHaywood
Location.3 Mi.n.jct.us19 23 74
CarriesUs74
CrossesSouthern Railroad
Coordinates35.53282, -82.92189

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length131.9 ft (40.2 m)
Max Span51.8 ft (15.8 m)
Deck Width61.0 ft (18.6 m)
Deck Area747.7 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1961 (reconstructed 1989)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic32,000 (2016)
Truck Traffic12%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection323
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000870095

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