US Bridges

US23 441 over Savannah Creek

Fair

Jackson County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.S.JCT.SR1320 · Structure no. 000000000990022

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,500
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 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,000 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS23 441
CrossesSavannah Creek
Location0.2 MI.S.JCT.SR1320
RouteU.S. Route 23
Coordinates35.32749, -83.2618
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2022)
Projected traffic39,000 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 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US23 441 over Savannah 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US23 441 over Savannah Creek carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US23 441 over Savannah Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns US23 441 over Savannah Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.