US Bridges

US23 74 Nbl over SR1173 Plott Creek

Fair

Haywood County, North Carolina · 1 MI.N.JCT.US23 Bus. · Structure no. 000000000870106

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US23 74 Nbl over SR1173 Plott Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US23 74 Nbl over SR1173 Plott Creek 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 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS23 74 Nbl
CrossesSR1173 Plott Creek
Location1 MI.N.JCT.US23 Bus.
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.47967, -83.01101
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length167 ft (50.9 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
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 Nbl over SR1173 Plott Creek 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 SR1173 Plott 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 2023.

How much traffic does US23 74 Nbl over SR1173 Plott Creek carry?

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

How long is US23 74 Nbl over SR1173 Plott Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US23 74 Nbl over SR1173 Plott Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.