US Bridges

NC73 over Long Creek

Good

Stanly County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1406 · Structure no. 000000001670033

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC73 over Long Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying NC73 over Long Creek in Stanly 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 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,200 by 2040. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNC73
CrossesLong Creek
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1406
RouteState Highway 73
CountyStanly County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.35949, -80.23741
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length203 ft (61.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2019)
Projected traffic14,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC73 over Long Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC73 over Long 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does NC73 over Long Creek carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC73 over Long Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns NC73 over Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.