US Bridges

North Fifth Street over Branch of Mill Creek

Good

Alamance County, North Carolina · .6 MI.N.JCT.US70 · Structure no. 000000000010431

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Fifth Street over Branch of Mill Creek is a steel culvert carrying North Fifth Street over Branch of Mill Creek in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNorth Fifth Street
CrossesBranch of Mill Creek
Location.6 MI.N.JCT.US70
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.10471, -79.26419
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2019)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 North Fifth Street over Branch of Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Fifth Street over Branch of Mill 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does North Fifth Street over Branch of Mill Creek carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is North Fifth Street over Branch of Mill Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns North Fifth Street over Branch of Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.