Old Cataloochee En over Cataloochee Creek
FairPosted for loadHaywood County, North Carolina · 2.8 Miles from NPS Route · Structure no. 5460109P0000000
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 114 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2009 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Old Cataloochee En over Cataloochee Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Old Cataloochee En over Cataloochee Creek in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 105 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2029. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 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 Old Cataloochee En over Cataloochee Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Old Cataloochee En 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 Old Cataloochee En over Cataloochee Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Cataloochee En over Cataloochee Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Old Cataloochee En over Cataloochee Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.