US Bridges

NC742 over North Fork Jones Creek

Good

Anson County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1129 · Structure no. 000000000070022

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC742 over North Fork Jones Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC742 over North Fork Jones Creek in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2040. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNC742
CrossesNorth Fork Jones Creek
Location0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1129
RouteState Highway 742
Coordinates34.91951, -80.07459
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC742 over North Fork Jones Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC742 over North Fork Jones Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does NC742 over North Fork Jones Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC742 over North Fork Jones Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC742 over North Fork Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.