US Bridges

US23 74 Sbl over SR1513

Fair

Jackson County, North Carolina · 1.7 MI.S.JCT.US23B · Structure no. 000000000990110

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US23 74 Sbl over SR1513 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US23 74 Sbl over SR1513 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 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS23 74 Sbl
CrossesSR1513
Location1.7 MI.S.JCT.US23B
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyJackson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.38186, -83.22256
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2022)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Sbl over SR1513 built?

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

What condition is US23 74 Sbl over SR1513 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 US23 74 Sbl over SR1513 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US23 74 Sbl over SR1513?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US23 74 Sbl over SR1513?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.