US Bridges

NC119 over Mill Creek

Good

Alamance County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI N JCT SR1921 · Structure no. 000000000010440

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC119 over Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC119 over Mill 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,600 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC119
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.6 MI N JCT SR1921
RouteState Highway 119
Coordinates36.11703, -79.28192
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating76.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2018)
Projected traffic17,600 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

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 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC119 over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does NC119 over Mill Creek carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC119 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns NC119 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.