US Bridges

I73N over Reedy Fork Creek

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 1.8 Mi. S. Jct. NC150 · Structure no. 000000000811151

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
523 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I73N over Reedy Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I73N over Reedy Fork Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2040. The structure is 523 ft (159.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI73N
CrossesReedy Fork Creek
Location1.8 Mi. S. Jct. NC150
RouteInterstate 73
Coordinates36.17748, -79.93439
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length523 ft (159.4 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2022)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I73N over Reedy Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is I73N over Reedy Fork 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I73N over Reedy Fork Creek carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I73N over Reedy Fork Creek?

The structure is 523 ft (159.4 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I73N over Reedy Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.