US Bridges

NC67 over Ut to Mill Creek

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. E. Jct. SR1686 · Structure no. 000000000670552

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC67 over Ut to Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC67 over Ut to Mill Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,000 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC67
CrossesUt to Mill Creek
Location0.7 Mi. E. Jct. SR1686
RouteState Highway 67
Coordinates36.15878, -80.31949
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2021)
Projected traffic36,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
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 NC67 over Ut to Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC67 over Ut to 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does NC67 over Ut to Mill Creek carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC67 over Ut to Mill Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns NC67 over Ut to Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.