NC73 over Hamer Creek
GoodMontgomery County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1118 · Structure no. 000000001230046
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC73 over Hamer Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC73 over Hamer Creek in Montgomery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC73 over Hamer Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC73 over Hamer 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does NC73 over Hamer Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC73 over Hamer Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns NC73 over Hamer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.