US19 over Richland Creek
GoodHaywood County, North Carolina · 1.0 MI.N.JCT.US276 · Structure no. 000000000870094
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 300 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US19 over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US19 over Richland Creek in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2040. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US19 over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is US19 over Richland 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US19 over Richland Creek carry?
About 14,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US19 over Richland Creek?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns US19 over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.