US Bridges

US23B over US23 74

Fair

Jackson County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.S.JCT.US23B 74 · Structure no. 000000000990106

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US23B over US23 74 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US23B over US23 74 in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2040. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS23B
CrossesUS23 74
Location0.1 MI.S.JCT.US23B 74
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyJackson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.39174, -83.19744
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length220 ft (67 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2019)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US23B over US23 74 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is US23B over US23 74 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US23B over US23 74 carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US23B over US23 74?

The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US23B over US23 74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.