Cataloochee Entran over Cataloochee Creek
FairHaywood County, North Carolina · 2.9 Miles from NPS Route · Structure no. 5460099P0000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 183 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2009 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Cataloochee Entran over Cataloochee Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Cataloochee Entran over Cataloochee Creek in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2029. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cataloochee Entran over Cataloochee Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cataloochee Entran over Cataloochee 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 2023.
How much traffic does Cataloochee Entran over Cataloochee Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Cataloochee Entran over Cataloochee Creek?
The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Cataloochee Entran over Cataloochee Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.