Nc 73 over Nc 16
Lincoln County, North Carolina · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Nc 73 over Nc 16 in Lincoln County, North Carolina, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 29,500 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 81 of the 169 inventoried bridges in Lincoln County rated fair (47.9%); 10 (5.9%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated November 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 227 ft |
| Location | 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1888 |
| NBI structure number | 000000001090286 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | November 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the North Carolina department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Lincoln County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US321 over Larkard Creek | 1993 | 32,500 | Fair |
| US321 over Hog Branch | 1993 | 32,500 | Fair |
| NC73 over Forney Creek | 1968 | 29,500 | Fair |
| NC73 over P&n Railroad | 2005 | 29,500 | Good |
| NC27 & NC150 over US321 | 1993 | 28,500 | Fair |
| NC73 over Catawba River | 1961 | 20,500 | Fair |
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