US Bridges

SR1829 over Mill Creek

Good

Anson County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR1830 · Structure no. 000000000070058

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1829 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1829 over Mill Creek in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1829
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR1830
RouteState Highway 1829
Coordinates34.84238, -79.96978
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2021)
Projected traffic160 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1829 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1829 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1829 over Mill Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1829 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1829 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.