NC73 over Rocky River
PoorCabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR1602 · Structure no. 000000000250029
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 181 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC73 over Rocky River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC73 over Rocky River in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,000 by 2040. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 NC73 over Rocky River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC73 over Rocky River 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does NC73 over Rocky River carry?
About 15,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC73 over Rocky River?
The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns NC73 over Rocky River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.