US Bridges

US23 441 over Tuckasegee River

Fair

Jackson County, North Carolina · 50 FT.N.JCT.SR1377 · Structure no. 000000000990075

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
385 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US23 441 over Tuckasegee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US23 441 over Tuckasegee River in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,000 by 2040. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesUS23 441
CrossesTuckasegee River
Location50 FT.N.JCT.SR1377
RouteU.S. Route 23
Coordinates35.367, -83.25164
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length385 ft (117.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2022)
Projected traffic41,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US23 441 over Tuckasegee River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US23 441 over Tuckasegee River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US23 441 over Tuckasegee River carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US23 441 over Tuckasegee River?

The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns US23 441 over Tuckasegee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.