US74BUS
Carrying US74BUS over SECOND BROAD RIVER
.2 MI.W.JCT.SR1006, Rutherford, North Carolina
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US74BUS
The US74BUS bridge in Rutherford, North Carolina carries US74BUS over SECOND BROAD RIVER. It was built in 1921, making it 105 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1939, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 6 sections, stretching 78.0 meters (256 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,700 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of North Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US74BUS 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
- 1921
- Last Reconstructed
- 1939
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 6
- Structure Length
- 78.0 m (256 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.6 m (38 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 8,700 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000001610036
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
US74BUS is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare US74BUS against other structures in Rutherford 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 US74BUS?
US74BUS in Rutherford, North Carolina has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US74BUS inspected?
US74BUS'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 8,700 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US74BUS is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for US74BUS?
US74BUS has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining US74BUS?
US74BUS is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is US74BUS and does age affect safety?
US74BUS was built in 1921, making it 105 years old and last reconstructed in 1939.
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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