US Bridges

Nc 74 over Mill Creek

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR2211 · Structure no. 000000000670717

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
229 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nc 74 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nc 74 over Mill Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2040. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 63 ft wide.

CarriesNc 74
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR2211
RouteState Highway 74
Coordinates36.17888, -80.21486
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2021)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Nc 74 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nc 74 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nc 74 over Mill Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Nc 74 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Nc 74 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.