US23 74 over US19 23
PoorHaywood County, North Carolina · .6 MI.S.JCT.NC209 Conn. · Structure no. 000000000870168
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 197 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US23 74 over US19 23 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US23 74 over US19 23 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 3 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2040. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US23 74 over US19 23 built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is US23 74 over US19 23 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US23 74 over US19 23 carry?
About 21,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US23 74 over US19 23?
The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US23 74 over US19 23?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.