US Bridges

I-74 Future over Mile Branch

GoodClosed to traffic

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.31 MI W JCT SR1154 · Structure no. 000000000811285

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 Future over Mile Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-74 Future over Mile Branch in Guilford 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long.

CarriesI-74 Future
CrossesMile Branch
Location0.31 MI W JCT SR1154
RouteInterstate 74
Coordinates35.93689, -79.94228
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2023)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-74 Future over Mile Branch built?

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

What condition is I-74 Future over Mile Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-74 Future over Mile Branch carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-74 Future over Mile Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns I-74 Future over Mile Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.