NC49 over Mill Creek
FairPerson County, North Carolina · 0.5 a Mi.S. of JCT SR1520 · Structure no. 000000001450019
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1939
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC49 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NC49 over Mill Creek in Person County, North Carolina. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1939, so it is 101 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC49 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1939.
What condition is NC49 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does NC49 over Mill Creek carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC49 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).
Who owns NC49 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.