US Bridges

US19 23 over Southern RR Hominy Ck CR

Fair

Haywood County, North Carolina · 20 FT.S.JCT.SR1600 · Structure no. 000000000870160

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
316 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US19 23 over Southern RR Hominy Ck CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US19 23 over Southern RR Hominy Ck CR in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 6 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 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS19 23
CrossesSouthern RR Hominy Ck CR
Location20 FT.S.JCT.SR1600
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.53878, -82.76854
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating92.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length316 ft (96.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 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
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 over Southern RR Hominy Ck CR built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is US19 23 over Southern RR Hominy Ck CR 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 over Southern RR Hominy Ck CR carry?

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

How long is US19 23 over Southern RR Hominy Ck CR?

The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US19 23 over Southern RR Hominy Ck CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.