NC273 over Duke Power Feeder
PoorPosted for loadGaston County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR2600 · Structure no. 000000000710022
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 446 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC273 over Duke Power Feeder is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying NC273 over Duke Power Feeder in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,400 by 2040. The structure is 446 ft (135.9 m) long and 31 ft wide.
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC273 over Duke Power Feeder built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is NC273 over Duke Power Feeder 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does NC273 over Duke Power Feeder carry?
About 9,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC273 over Duke Power Feeder?
The structure is 446 ft (135.9 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (60.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns NC273 over Duke Power Feeder?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.