US Bridges

NC119 over Mill Creek

Fair

Alamance County, North Carolina · 0.54 Mi. S. Jct. SR1917 · Structure no. 000000000010029

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC119 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NC119 over Mill Creek in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,800 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC119
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.54 Mi. S. Jct. SR1917
RouteState Highway 119
Coordinates36.11853, -79.27283
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2022)
Projected traffic13,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 NC119 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC119 over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does NC119 over Mill Creek carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC119 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m).

Who owns NC119 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.