FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MILLBRIDGE PWKY

Carrying MILLBRIDGE PWKY over TWELVE MILE CREEK

0.3 MI.S.JCT.SR1305, Union, North Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
60 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MILLBRIDGE PWKY

The MILLBRIDGE PWKY bridge in Union, North Carolina carries MILLBRIDGE PWKY over TWELVE MILE CREEK. It was built in 2005, making it 21 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 60.9 meters (200 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of North Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 59.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How MILLBRIDGE PWKY compares

▲ 15.6
Load rating vs North Carolina average (44.2 t)
Top 17%
Higher load rating than 83% of North Carolina bridges
353
Bridges in Union · 14 in Poor condition
MILLBRIDGE PWKY 59.8 t
North Carolina average 44.2 t

Live comparison across North Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
59.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2005
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
60.9 m (200 ft)
Deck Width
11.9 m (39 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000001790592

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MILLBRIDGE PWKY is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare MILLBRIDGE PWKY against other structures in Union and across North Carolina. North Carolina bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for MILLBRIDGE PWKY?

MILLBRIDGE PWKY in Union, North Carolina has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MILLBRIDGE PWKY inspected?

MILLBRIDGE PWKY's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 100 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MILLBRIDGE PWKY is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for MILLBRIDGE PWKY?

MILLBRIDGE PWKY has an NBI inventory load rating of 59.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MILLBRIDGE PWKY?

MILLBRIDGE PWKY is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is MILLBRIDGE PWKY and does age affect safety?

MILLBRIDGE PWKY was built in 2005, making it 21 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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