US23 Bus. over Scott Creek
FairJackson County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1429 · Structure no. 000000000990050
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US23 Bus. over Scott Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US23 Bus. over Scott Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 6 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US23 Bus. over Scott Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.
What condition is US23 Bus. over Scott 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 2024.
How much traffic does US23 Bus. over Scott Creek carry?
About 14,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US23 Bus. over Scott Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US23 Bus. over Scott Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.