NC73 over Little River
GoodRichmond County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1155 · Structure no. 000000001530004
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 261 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC73 over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC73 over Little River in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 261 ft (79.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC73 over Little River built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC73 over Little River 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 2021.
How much traffic does NC73 over Little River carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC73 over Little River?
The structure is 261 ft (79.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns NC73 over Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.