NC191 over Ut to Mills River
FairHenderson County, North Carolina · .4 MI.N.JCT.SR1338 · Structure no. 000000000890158
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC191 over Ut to Mills River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC191 over Ut to Mills River in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,000 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC191 over Ut to Mills River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC191 over Ut to Mills River 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does NC191 over Ut to Mills River carry?
About 29,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC191 over Ut to Mills River?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns NC191 over Ut to Mills River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.