Old Cataloochee En over Little Cataloochee Creek
FairPosted for loadHaywood County, North Carolina · 1.7 Miles from NPS Route · Structure no. 5460108P0000000
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,278
- 2009 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Old Cataloochee En over Little Cataloochee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Cataloochee En over Little Cataloochee Creek in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,278 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,506 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Cataloochee En over Little Cataloochee Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Cataloochee En over Little 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 Old Cataloochee En over Little Cataloochee Creek carry?
About 2,278 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Cataloochee En over Little Cataloochee Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Old Cataloochee En over Little Cataloochee Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.