Nc73 over Little Bear Creek

Good Condition97 years old6,200 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyStanly
Location0.5 Mi. W. Jct. Sr1231
CarriesNc73
CrossesLittle Bear Creek
Coordinates35.38491, -80.37174

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Culvert7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignCulvert
Total Length48.9 ft (14.9 m)
Max Span9.8 ft (3 m)
Deck Area104.3 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1929 (reconstructed 1950)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,200 (2022)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection124
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000001670001

Nearby Bridges

Sr1231 over Little Bear Creek 0.4 mi Poor Sr2608 over Ut To Little Bear Creek 1.1 mi Poor Sr2453 over Little Bear Creek 1.2 mi Good Sr2453 over Ut To Little Bear Creek 1.2 mi Good Nc73 over Big Bear Creek 1.6 mi Fair Sr1228 over Little Bear Creek 1.8 mi Fair Sr1228 over Big Bear Creek 1.9 mi Good Sr1230 over Pole Bridge Creek 2.0 mi Good Sr1229 over Running Creek 2.4 mi Good Nc73 over Dutch Buffalo Creek 2.6 mi Good