US Bridges

US23 74 Nbl over SR1164

Fair

Haywood County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. S. Jct. SR1173 · Structure no. 000000000870085

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US23 74 Nbl over SR1164 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US23 74 Nbl over SR1164 in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 60 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2040. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesUS23 74 Nbl
CrossesSR1164
Location1.0 Mi. S. Jct. SR1173
RouteU.S. Route 23
Coordinates35.46484, -83.01258
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2020)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 US23 74 Nbl over SR1164 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US23 74 Nbl over SR1164 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US23 74 Nbl over SR1164 carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US23 74 Nbl over SR1164?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US23 74 Nbl over SR1164?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.