US Bridges

US19 23 74 Sbl over NC209 Connector

Fair

Haywood County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI.N.JCT.US19A 23 · Structure no. 000000000870122

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US19 23 74 Sbl over NC209 Connector is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US19 23 74 Sbl over NC209 Connector in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,000 by 2040. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS19 23 74 Sbl
CrossesNC209 Connector
Location0.6 MI.N.JCT.US19A 23
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.52353, -82.95729
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 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
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2018)
Projected traffic38,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US19 23 74 Sbl over NC209 Connector built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US19 23 74 Sbl over NC209 Connector 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 US19 23 74 Sbl over NC209 Connector carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US19 23 74 Sbl over NC209 Connector?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US19 23 74 Sbl over NC209 Connector?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.