US Bridges

Miller Street over Bearskin Creek

Good

Union County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.N.Jct.E.Allen St. · Structure no. 000000001790107

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1984 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller Street over Bearskin Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Miller Street over Bearskin Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMiller Street
CrossesBearskin Creek
Location0.1 Mi.N.Jct.E.Allen St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.98949, -80.54664
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating76.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1984)
Projected traffic2,000 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Miller Street over Bearskin Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miller Street over Bearskin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Miller Street over Bearskin Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1984 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Miller Street over Bearskin Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Miller Street over Bearskin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.