NC273 over Fites Creek
FairGaston County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR2198 · Structure no. 000000000710437
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC273 over Fites Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC273 over Fites Creek in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,000 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC273 over Fites Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC273 over Fites 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does NC273 over Fites Creek carry?
About 23,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC273 over Fites Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns NC273 over Fites Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.