NC274 over Ut to Mill Creek
FairPosted for loadGaston County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1671 · Structure no. 000000000710092
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC274 over Ut to Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC274 over Ut to Mill Creek in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 95 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC274 over Ut to Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is NC274 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 NC274 over Ut to Mill Creek carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC274 over Ut to Mill Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC274 over Ut to Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.