NC3 over Mill Creek
PoorCabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1616 · Structure no. 000000000250326
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC3 over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC3 over Mill Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,200 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC3 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC3 over Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does NC3 over Mill Creek carry?
About 7,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC3 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns NC3 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.