Nc73 over Irish Buffalo Creek

Fair Condition57 years old18,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCabarrus
Location1.0 Mi. E. Jct. Sr1429
CarriesNc73
CrossesIrish Buffalo Creek
Coordinates35.43376, -80.63401

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length159.8 ft (48.7 m)
Max Span50.9 ft (15.5 m)
Deck Width36.4 ft (11.1 m)
Deck Area540.6 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1969

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic18,500 (2018)
Truck Traffic12%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000250081

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