US Bridges

NC742 over Lampley Branch

Good

Anson County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1131 · Structure no. 000000000070036

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC742 over Lampley Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC742 over Lampley Branch in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesNC742
CrossesLampley Branch
Location0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1131
RouteState Highway 742
Coordinates34.94497, -80.07763
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2019)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Lampley Branch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC742 over Lampley Branch 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does NC742 over Lampley Branch carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC742 over Lampley Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns NC742 over Lampley Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.