US Bridges

US19 23 74 over Hominy Creek

Fair

Haywood County, North Carolina · .03 MI.S.JCT.SR1600 · Structure no. 000000000870152

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US19 23 74 over Hominy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US19 23 74 over Hominy 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 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 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,800 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesUS19 23 74
CrossesHominy Creek
Location.03 MI.S.JCT.SR1600
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.53872, -82.77621
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,900 (2018)
Projected traffic19,800 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US19 23 74 over Hominy Creek built?

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

What condition is US19 23 74 over Hominy Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US19 23 74 over Hominy Creek carry?

About 9,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US19 23 74 over Hominy Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns US19 23 74 over Hominy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.