US23 74 Sbl over SR1432 Scott Creek So.Rr
FairJackson County, North Carolina · .2 MI.S.JCT.US23BUS · Structure no. 000000000990127
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 331 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US23 74 Sbl over SR1432 Scott Creek So.Rr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US23 74 Sbl over SR1432 Scott Creek So.Rr 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 13,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,500 by 2040. The structure is 331 ft (100.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US23 74 Sbl over SR1432 Scott Creek So.Rr built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is US23 74 Sbl over SR1432 Scott Creek So.Rr 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US23 74 Sbl over SR1432 Scott Creek So.Rr carry?
About 13,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US23 74 Sbl over SR1432 Scott Creek So.Rr?
The structure is 331 ft (100.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US23 74 Sbl over SR1432 Scott Creek So.Rr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.