NC191 over Mills River
GoodHenderson County, North Carolina · .02 MI.N.JCT.SR1338 · Structure no. 000000000890146
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 159 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC191 over Mills River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC191 over Mills River in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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.
It carries about 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,000 by 2040. The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC191 over Mills River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC191 over Mills River 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 March 2021.
How much traffic does NC191 over Mills River carry?
About 29,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC191 over Mills River?
The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns NC191 over Mills River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.