US19 23 SB over Southern Railway
GoodHaywood County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.N.JCT.US19A · Structure no. 000000000870110
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 159 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US19 23 SB over Southern Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US19 23 SB over Southern Railway in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2040. The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US19 23 SB over Southern Railway built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is US19 23 SB 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 2023.
How much traffic does US19 23 SB over Southern Railway carry?
About 21,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US19 23 SB over Southern Railway?
The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US19 23 SB over Southern Railway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.