NC73 over Little Cold Water Creek
FairCabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR2642 · Structure no. 000000000250117
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1954
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC73 over Little Cold Water Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying NC73 over Little Cold Water Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 101 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,600 by 2040. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was NC73 over Little Cold Water Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.
What condition is NC73 over Little Cold Water 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does NC73 over Little Cold Water Creek carry?
About 9,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC73 over Little Cold Water Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns NC73 over Little Cold Water Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.