US Bridges

US23 441 over Savannah Creek

Good

Jackson County, North Carolina · .2 MI.N.JCT.SR1308 · Structure no. 000000000990006

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US23 441 over Savannah Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US23 441 over Savannah Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 72 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS23 441
CrossesSavannah Creek
Location.2 MI.N.JCT.SR1308
RouteU.S. Route 23
Coordinates35.29125, -83.28097
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating90.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2022)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US23 441 over Savannah Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US23 441 over Savannah Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does US23 441 over Savannah Creek carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US23 441 over Savannah Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns US23 441 over Savannah Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.