US23 74 over Richland Creek
FairHaywood County, North Carolina · .2 MI.N.JCT.SR1157 · Structure no. 000000000870043
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 40 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US23 74 over Richland Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US23 74 over Richland Creek in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 25,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,000 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US23 74 over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is US23 74 over Richland Creek 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does US23 74 over Richland Creek carry?
About 25,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US23 74 over Richland Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns US23 74 over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.