US Bridges

US23BUS. over Scott Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.NC107 · Structure no. 000000000990077

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US23BUS. over Scott Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US23BUS. over Scott Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 86 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,000 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS23BUS.
CrossesScott Creek
Location.1 MI.S.JCT.NC107
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyJackson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.37507, -83.2154
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2022)
Projected traffic34,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US23BUS. over Scott Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is US23BUS. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US23BUS. over Scott Creek carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US23BUS. over Scott Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US23BUS. over Scott Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.