US Bridges

US19 23 74 over SR1532

Fair

Haywood County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.S.JCT.SR1527 · Structure no. 000000000870022

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US19 23 74 over SR1532 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US19 23 74 over SR1532 in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 64 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,000 by 2040. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUS19 23 74
CrossesSR1532
Location0.5 MI.S.JCT.SR1527
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.5285, -82.93041
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2020)
Projected traffic39,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US19 23 74 over SR1532 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is US19 23 74 over SR1532 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US19 23 74 over SR1532 carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US19 23 74 over SR1532?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US19 23 74 over SR1532?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.