NC742 over Richardson Creek
PoorAnson County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1459 · Structure no. 000000000070087
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 255 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC742 over Richardson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying NC742 over Richardson Creek in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC742 over Richardson Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC742 over Richardson Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does NC742 over Richardson Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC742 over Richardson Creek?
The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns NC742 over Richardson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.