US Bridges

US23 441 over RR Access Rd. Scott Crk

Fair

Jackson County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.US23B · Structure no. 000000000990105

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US23 441 over RR Access Rd. Scott Crk is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US23 441 over RR Access Rd. Scott Crk 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 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,000 by 2040. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS23 441
CrossesRR Access Rd. Scott Crk
Location.1 MI.S.JCT.US23B
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyJackson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.36833, -83.25207
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2022)
Projected traffic41,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US23 441 over RR Access Rd. Scott Crk built?

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

What condition is US23 441 over RR Access Rd. Scott Crk 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US23 441 over RR Access Rd. Scott Crk carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US23 441 over RR Access Rd. Scott Crk?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US23 441 over RR Access Rd. Scott Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.