US Bridges

Little Cataloochee over Correll Branch

Fair

Haywood County, North Carolina · 0.30 Miles from Old Catal · Structure no. 5460169S0000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2009 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Little Cataloochee over Correll Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little Cataloochee over Correll Branch in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesLittle Cataloochee
CrossesCorrell Branch
Location0.30 Miles from Old Catal
RouteFederal Lands Road 473
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.67512, -83.08812
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2009)
Projected traffic2 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$165,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Little Cataloochee over Correll Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Cataloochee over Correll 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Little Cataloochee over Correll Branch carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Little Cataloochee over Correll Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Little Cataloochee over Correll Branch?

It is owned by the National Park Service.