US Bridges

NC742 over Brown Creek Overflow

Fair

Anson County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1431 · Structure no. 000000000070071

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC742 over Brown Creek Overflow is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC742 over Brown Creek Overflow in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC742
CrossesBrown Creek Overflow
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1431
RouteState Highway 742
Coordinates35.03437, -80.14515
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2022)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Brown Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC742 over Brown Creek Overflow 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 Brown Creek Overflow carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC742 over Brown Creek Overflow?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NC742 over Brown Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.