US Bridges

Scates Street over Browning Branch

Fair

Haywood County, North Carolina · .01 Mi.W.Jct.Riverbend ST · Structure no. 000000000870429

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
1996 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scates Street over Browning Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Scates Street over Browning Branch in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesScates Street
CrossesBrowning Branch
Location.01 Mi.W.Jct.Riverbend ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.47439, -83.00319
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1996)
Projected traffic160 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scates Street over Browning Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scates Street over Browning Branch 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 Scates Street over Browning Branch carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is Scates Street over Browning Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Scates Street over Browning Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.