US Bridges

US19 over Campbell Creek

Good

Haywood County, North Carolina · 25 FT.N.JCT.SR1212 · Structure no. 000000000870068

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US19 over Campbell Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US19 over Campbell Creek in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1968, 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 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,800 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesUS19
CrossesCampbell Creek
Location25 FT.N.JCT.SR1212
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.51795, -83.09744
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2018)
Projected traffic14,800 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US19 over Campbell Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is US19 over Campbell 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 2023.

How much traffic does US19 over Campbell Creek carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US19 over Campbell Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US19 over Campbell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.