Smathers Street over Richland Creek
FairPosted for loadHaywood County, North Carolina · .04 Mi.W.Jct.Commerce St. · Structure no. 000000000870264
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 73 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smathers Street over Richland Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Smathers Street over Richland Creek in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Smathers Street over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smathers Street over Richland 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Smathers Street over Richland Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Smathers Street over Richland Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Smathers Street over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.