US Bridges

US19 23 74 Nbl over Southern Railway

Good

Haywood County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.N.JCT.US19A · Structure no. 000000000870107

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US19 23 74 Nbl over Southern Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US19 23 74 Nbl over Southern Railway in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2040. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS19 23 74 Nbl
CrossesSouthern Railway
Location0.3 MI.N.JCT.US19A
RouteU.S. Route 19
Coordinates35.5201, -82.96312
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2014)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 US19 23 74 Nbl over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US19 23 74 Nbl over Southern Railway 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does US19 23 74 Nbl over Southern Railway carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US19 23 74 Nbl over Southern Railway?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US19 23 74 Nbl over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.