US Bridges

US23 74;RAMP over Hyatt Creek

Fair

Haywood County, North Carolina · .05 MI.S.JCT.US23 74 · Structure no. 000000000870097

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US23 74;RAMP over Hyatt Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US23 74;RAMP over Hyatt Creek in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, 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 5 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,000 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUS23 74;RAMP
CrossesHyatt Creek
Location.05 MI.S.JCT.US23 74
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.4652, -83.01272
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2020)
Projected traffic60,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US23 74;RAMP over Hyatt Creek built?

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

What condition is US23 74;RAMP over Hyatt 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US23 74;RAMP over Hyatt Creek carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US23 74;RAMP over Hyatt Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US23 74;RAMP over Hyatt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.