US23 74 Sbl over Richland Creek
PoorHaywood County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.S.JCT.US19 23 · Structure no. 000000000870158
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 200 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,750
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US23 74 Sbl over Richland Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US23 74 Sbl over Richland Creek in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, 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 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 15,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,500 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US23 74 Sbl over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is US23 74 Sbl over Richland Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US23 74 Sbl over Richland Creek carry?
About 15,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US23 74 Sbl over Richland Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US23 74 Sbl over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.