NC73 over Big Mountain Creek
GoodRichmond County, North Carolina · 1.5 Mi. W. Jct. SR1314 · Structure no. 000000001530037
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC73 over Big Mountain Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC73 over Big Mountain Creek in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC73 over Big Mountain Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC73 over Big Mountain 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does NC73 over Big Mountain Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC73 over Big Mountain Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns NC73 over Big Mountain Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.