NC73 over Anderson Creek
FairLincoln County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1383 · Structure no. 000000001090024
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 167 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC73 over Anderson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC73 over Anderson Creek in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,000 by 2040. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC73 over Anderson Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC73 over Anderson 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does NC73 over Anderson Creek carry?
About 15,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is NC73 over Anderson Creek?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns NC73 over Anderson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.