US74E,NC27E
Carrying US74E,NC27E over US74 & EDWARDS BRANCH
0.4 MI. N. JCT. SR3300, Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US74E,NC27E
The US74E,NC27E bridge in Mecklenburg, North Carolina carries US74E,NC27E over US74 & EDWARDS BRANCH. It was built in 1992, making it 34 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 51,500 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of North Carolina bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US74E,NC27E compares
Live comparison across North Carolina.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1992
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 51,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000001190619
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US74E,NC27E is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare US74E,NC27E against other structures in Mecklenburg and across North Carolina. North Carolina bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for US74E,NC27E?
US74E,NC27E in Mecklenburg, North Carolina on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US74E,NC27E inspected?
US74E,NC27E's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 51,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US74E,NC27E is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for US74E,NC27E?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for US74E,NC27E.
Who is responsible for maintaining US74E,NC27E?
Ownership is not specified for US74E,NC27E in the NBI.
How old is US74E,NC27E and does age affect safety?
US74E,NC27E was built in 1992, making it 34 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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