US Bridges

NC742 over Brown Creek

Fair

Anson County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1431 · Structure no. 000000000070076

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC742 over Brown Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC742 over Brown Creek in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 166 ft (50.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNC742
CrossesBrown Creek
Location0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1431
RouteState Highway 742
Coordinates35.03576, -80.14636
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length166 ft (50.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2015)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC742 over Brown 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 Brown Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC742 over Brown Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NC742 over Brown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.