US Bridges

NC119 over Mcadams Creek

Good

Alamance County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI S JCT SR1972 · Structure no. 000000000010437

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC119 over Mcadams Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC119 over Mcadams Creek in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC119
CrossesMcadams Creek
Location0.2 MI S JCT SR1972
RouteState Highway 119
Coordinates36.14941, -79.49178
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 Mcadams Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC119 over Mcadams 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does NC119 over Mcadams Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC119 over Mcadams Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns NC119 over Mcadams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.