NC73 over Naked Creek
GoodRichmond County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1461 · Structure no. 000000001530041
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC73 over Naked Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC73 over Naked Creek in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC73 over Naked Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC73 over Naked 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does NC73 over Naked Creek carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC73 over Naked Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns NC73 over Naked Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.