US Bridges

US23 74 over Scott Crk SR1705 So. RR

Good

Jackson County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1538 · Structure no. 000000000990145

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
313 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US23 74 over Scott Crk SR1705 So. RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US23 74 over Scott Crk SR1705 So. RR in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,000 by 2040. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesUS23 74
CrossesScott Crk SR1705 So. RR
Location.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1538
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyJackson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.40621, -83.12397
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width82 ft (24.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2021)
Projected traffic43,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US23 74 over Scott Crk SR1705 So. RR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US23 74 over Scott Crk SR1705 So. RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does US23 74 over Scott Crk SR1705 So. RR carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US23 74 over Scott Crk SR1705 So. RR?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US23 74 over Scott Crk SR1705 So. RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.