US Bridges

US23 Bus. over Scott Cr. Sou.Rr

Good

Jackson County, North Carolina · 50 FT.N.JCT.SR3181 · Structure no. 000000000990027

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
389 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US23 Bus. over Scott Cr. Sou.Rr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US23 Bus. over Scott Cr. Sou.Rr in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,400 by 2040. The structure is 389 ft (118.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS23 Bus.
CrossesScott Cr. Sou.Rr
Location50 FT.N.JCT.SR3181
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyJackson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.37072, -83.24638
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length389 ft (118.5 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2021)
Projected traffic15,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Bus. over Scott Cr. Sou.Rr built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is US23 Bus. over Scott Cr. Sou.Rr 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US23 Bus. over Scott Cr. Sou.Rr carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US23 Bus. over Scott Cr. Sou.Rr?

The structure is 389 ft (118.5 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US23 Bus. over Scott Cr. Sou.Rr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.