US Bridges

Nc 74 over Mill Creek

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mil N.Jct SR2216 · Structure no. 000000000670718

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nc 74 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,000 by 2040. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNc 74
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.2 Mil N.Jct SR2216
RouteState Highway 74
Coordinates36.17887, -80.21521
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2016)
Projected traffic34,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 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 17,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Nc 74 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Nc 74 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.