Us178 over Browns Mill Creek

Poor Condition48 years old1,200 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyTransylvania
Location.06 Mi.s.jct.sr1156
CarriesUs178
CrossesBrowns Mill Creek
Coordinates35.14233, -82.82422

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length164.7 ft (50.2 m)
Max Span54.8 ft (16.7 m)
Deck Width46.6 ft (14.2 m)
Deck Area712.8 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1978

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,200 (2022)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000001750021

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