NC73 over Drowning Creek
GoodMontgomery County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR1527 · Structure no. 000000001230053
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 147 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC73 over Drowning Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying NC73 over Drowning Creek in Montgomery County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2040. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC73 over Drowning Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC73 over Drowning 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does NC73 over Drowning Creek carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC73 over Drowning Creek?
The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns NC73 over Drowning Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.