US Bridges

US276 over Jonathans Creek

Fair

Haywood County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.I-40 · Structure no. 000000000870203

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
248 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US276 over Jonathans Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US276 over Jonathans Creek in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2040. The structure is 248 ft (75.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesUS276
CrossesJonathans Creek
Location.1 MI.S.JCT.I-40
RouteU.S. Route 276
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.59981, -83.00706
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length248 ft (75.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2021)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US276 over Jonathans Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is US276 over Jonathans 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US276 over Jonathans Creek carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US276 over Jonathans Creek?

The structure is 248 ft (75.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US276 over Jonathans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.