US Bridges

US23 74 Nbl over SR1383

Good

Jackson County, North Carolina · .7 MI.N.JCT.US441 · Structure no. 000000000990085

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US23 74 Nbl over SR1383 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US23 74 Nbl over SR1383 in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS23 74 Nbl
CrossesSR1383
Location.7 MI.N.JCT.US441
RouteU.S. Route 23
Coordinates35.37565, -83.2456
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length164 ft (49.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2022)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US23 74 Nbl over SR1383 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US23 74 Nbl over SR1383 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US23 74 Nbl over SR1383 carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US23 74 Nbl over SR1383?

The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US23 74 Nbl over SR1383?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.