US Bridges

US19 23 over Dutch Cove Creek

Good

Haywood County, North Carolina · 10 FT.N.JCT.SR1836 · Structure no. 000000000870148

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US19 23 over Dutch Cove Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US19 23 over Dutch Cove Creek in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesUS19 23
CrossesDutch Cove Creek
Location10 FT.N.JCT.SR1836
RouteU.S. Route 19
Coordinates35.53481, -82.81968
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2018)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US19 23 over Dutch Cove Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is US19 23 over Dutch Cove Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US19 23 over Dutch Cove Creek carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US19 23 over Dutch Cove Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns US19 23 over Dutch Cove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.