US Bridges

US19 23 74 over SR1527

Poor

Haywood County, North Carolina · .8 MI.S.JCT.SR1660 · Structure no. 000000000870133

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US19 23 74 over SR1527 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US19 23 74 over SR1527 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 39,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,000 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS19 23 74
CrossesSR1527
Location.8 MI.S.JCT.SR1660
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.52881, -82.93999
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,000 (2020)
Projected traffic78,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US19 23 74 over SR1527 built?

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

What condition is US19 23 74 over SR1527 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does US19 23 74 over SR1527 carry?

About 39,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US19 23 74 over SR1527?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns US19 23 74 over SR1527?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.