US Bridges

Brown Ave. over Browning Branch

Good

Haywood County, North Carolina · .3 MI.N.JCT.US23BUS. · Structure no. 000000000870428

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brown Ave. over Browning Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Brown Ave. over Browning Branch in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBrown Ave.
CrossesBrowning Branch
Location.3 MI.N.JCT.US23BUS.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.47283, -83.00311
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2022)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Brown Ave. over Browning Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brown Ave. over Browning Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Brown Ave. over Browning Branch carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Brown Ave. over Browning Branch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Brown Ave. over Browning Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.