NC8 over Mill Creek
FairForsyth County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1686 · Structure no. 000000000670103
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC8 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC8 over Mill Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC8 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC8 over Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does NC8 over Mill Creek carry?
About 13,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC8 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC8 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.