US19 74 129 over Welch Mill Creek
GoodCherokee County, North Carolina · 100 FT.N.JCT.SR1430 · Structure no. 000000000390077
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,700
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US19 74 129 over Welch Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US19 74 129 over Welch Mill Creek in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,400 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US19 74 129 over Welch Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is US19 74 129 over Welch 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 2022.
How much traffic does US19 74 129 over Welch Mill Creek carry?
About 9,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US19 74 129 over Welch Mill Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns US19 74 129 over Welch Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.