US Bridges

US23 74 SB over SR1251

Fair

Haywood County, North Carolina · 0.8 MI.S.JCT.US276 · Structure no. 000000000870130

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US23 74 SB over SR1251 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US23 74 SB over SR1251 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 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,000 by 2040. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS23 74 SB
CrossesSR1251
Location0.8 MI.S.JCT.US276
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.49739, -83.00066
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (2018)
Projected traffic37,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US23 74 SB over SR1251 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US23 74 SB over SR1251 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 SB over SR1251 carry?

About 18,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US23 74 SB over SR1251?

The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US23 74 SB over SR1251?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.