US Bridges

SR1704 over Mill Creek

Fair

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI W JCT NC42 · Structure no. 000000001010180

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1704 over Mill Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1704 over Mill Creek in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1704
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.5 MI W JCT NC42
RouteState Highway 1704
Coordinates35.65425, -78.37034
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2016)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 SR1704 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1704 over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1704 over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1704 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1704 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.