US Bridges

I73 I74 US220S over Br. of Naked Creek

Good

Montgomery County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1638 · Structure no. 000000001230259

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
437 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,550
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I73 I74 US220S over Br. of Naked Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I73 I74 US220S over Br. of Naked Creek in Montgomery County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 4,550 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,100 by 2040. The structure is 437 ft (133.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI73 I74 US220S
CrossesBr. of Naked Creek
Location0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1638
RouteInterstate 73
Coordinates35.1812, -79.71511
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length437 ft (133.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,550 (2020)
Projected traffic9,100 by 2040
Trucks23%
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 I73 I74 US220S over Br. of Naked Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is I73 I74 US220S over Br. of Naked 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I73 I74 US220S over Br. of Naked Creek carry?

About 4,550 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I73 I74 US220S over Br. of Naked Creek?

The structure is 437 ft (133.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I73 I74 US220S over Br. of Naked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.