NC73 over Adams Creek
FairCabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR2461 · Structure no. 000000000250121
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1954
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC73 over Adams Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying NC73 over Adams Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 105 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,400 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Adams Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.
What condition is NC73 over Adams 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does NC73 over Adams Creek carry?
About 7,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC73 over Adams Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC73 over Adams Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.