NC742 over South Fork Jones Creek
FairAnson County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1120 · Structure no. 000000000070012
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 66 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC742 over South Fork Jones Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying NC742 over South Fork Jones Creek in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC742 over South Fork Jones Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC742 over South Fork Jones Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does NC742 over South Fork Jones Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC742 over South Fork Jones Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC742 over South Fork Jones Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.