US178 over Browns Mill Creek
PoorTransylvania County, North Carolina · .06 MI.S.JCT.SR1156 · Structure no. 000000001750021
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US178 over Browns Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US178 over Browns Mill Creek in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.
It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
Location
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US178 over Browns Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is US178 over Browns Mill Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US178 over Browns Mill Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US178 over Browns Mill Creek?
The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US178 over Browns Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.