US Bridges

I73 I74 US220 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. NC42 · Structure no. 000000001510478

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I73 I74 US220 over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I73 I74 US220 over Cedar Creek in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6 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 34,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,000 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI73 I74 US220
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. NC42
RouteInterstate 73
Coordinates35.7043, -79.83172
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,500 (2020)
Projected traffic69,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 US220 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I73 I74 US220 over Cedar 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I73 I74 US220 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 34,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I73 I74 US220 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns I73 I74 US220 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.