US 74 Westbound over Pvt. Rd (equestrian Cen.
Polk County, North Carolina · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US 74 Westbound over Pvt. Rd (equestrian Cen. in Polk County, North Carolina, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 8,500 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2017).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 44 of the 128 inventoried bridges in Polk County rated good (34.4%); 16 (12.5%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete slab |
| Length | about 41 ft |
| Location | 0.3 W. of Jct W/ SR1326 |
| NBI structure number | 000000001490233 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the North Carolina department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Polk County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 74 Eastbound over Pvt Rd (equestrian Cente | 2018 | 31,000 | Good |
| I-26 over Wolfe Creek | 1973 | 27,500 | Fair |
| I-26 over Horse Creek | 1969 | 27,500 | Fair |
| I-26 Wbl over SR1142 | 1969 | 19,500 | Fair |
| I-26 Ebl over SR1142 | 1969 | 19,500 | Fair |
| US74 Ramps over Horse Creek | 1975 | 17,500 | Fair |
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