US Bridges

US23 74NBL over US276

Fair

Haywood County, North Carolina · 1.6 MI.S.JCT.US19B · Structure no. 000000000870138

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,750
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US23 74NBL over US276 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US23 74NBL over US276 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 15,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,500 by 2040. The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS23 74NBL
CrossesUS276
Location1.6 MI.S.JCT.US19B
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.50717, -82.99303
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length245 ft (74.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,750 (2020)
Projected traffic31,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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 US23 74NBL over US276 built?

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

What condition is US23 74NBL over US276 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US23 74NBL over US276 carry?

About 15,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US23 74NBL over US276?

The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US23 74NBL over US276?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.