US Bridges

I73 I74 US220 over Kings Creek

Fair

Randolph County, North Carolina · 1.8 Mi. N. Jct. SR1119 · Structure no. 000000001510503

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I73 I74 US220 over Kings Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I73 I74 US220 over Kings Creek in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI73 I74 US220
CrossesKings Creek
Location1.8 Mi. N. Jct. SR1119
RouteInterstate 73
Coordinates35.56017, -79.80287
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2019)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2040
Trucks23%
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 Kings Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is I73 I74 US220 over Kings 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 February 2025.

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

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I73 I74 US220 over Kings Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I73 I74 US220 over Kings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.