NC73 over Dutch Buffalo Creek
GoodCabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR2604 · Structure no. 000000000250132
- Built
- 2024
- 1 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 208 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC73 over Dutch Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC73 over Dutch Buffalo Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,800 by 2040. The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long and 47 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC73 over Dutch Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC73 over Dutch Buffalo Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does NC73 over Dutch Buffalo Creek carry?
About 7,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC73 over Dutch Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns NC73 over Dutch Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.