NC742 over Goulds Fork Creek
FairAnson County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. S. Jct. SR1422 · Structure no. 000000000070067
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC742 over Goulds Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC742 over Goulds Fork Creek in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC742 over Goulds Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC742 over Goulds Fork 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 Goulds Fork Creek carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC742 over Goulds Fork Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns NC742 over Goulds Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.