NC73 over Buffalo Creek
GoodRichmond County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. E. Jct. SR1153 · Structure no. 000000001530031
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC73 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC73 over Buffalo Creek in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC73 over Buffalo 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 2021.
How much traffic does NC73 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC73 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC73 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.