US Bridges

US23 441 over US23 74

Fair

Jackson County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1386 · Structure no. 000000000990133

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US23 441 over US23 74 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US23 441 over US23 74 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 5 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2040. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS23 441
CrossesUS23 74
Location.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1386
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyJackson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.37843, -83.25582
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2022)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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 441 over US23 74 built?

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

What condition is US23 441 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US23 441 over US23 74 carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US23 441 over US23 74?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US23 441 over US23 74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.