NC73 over Little Bear Creek
GoodStanly County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. W. Jct. SR1231 · Structure no. 000000001670001
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1950
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 49 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC73 over Little Bear Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC73 over Little Bear Creek in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 96 years old, older 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,400 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC73 over Little Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.
What condition is NC73 over Little Bear 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does NC73 over Little Bear Creek carry?
About 6,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC73 over Little Bear Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns NC73 over Little Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.