US70 over SR1116 Sou.Rr. Mill Cree
PoorPosted for loadMcDowell County, North Carolina · 100 FT.W.JCT.SR1407 · Structure no. 000000001110032
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 331 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US70 over SR1116 Sou.Rr. Mill Cree is a concrete tee beam carrying US70 over SR1116 Sou.Rr. Mill Cree in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2040. The structure is 331 ft (100.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 US70 over SR1116 Sou.Rr. Mill Cree built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is US70 over SR1116 Sou.Rr. Mill Cree in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does US70 over SR1116 Sou.Rr. Mill Cree carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US70 over SR1116 Sou.Rr. Mill Cree?
The structure is 331 ft (100.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US70 over SR1116 Sou.Rr. Mill Cree?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.