US Bridges

US23 441 over Coweeta Creek

Good

Macon County, North Carolina · 150 FT.N.JCT.SR1119 · Structure no. 000000001130005

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US23 441 over Coweeta Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US23 441 over Coweeta Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS23 441
CrossesCoweeta Creek
Location150 FT.N.JCT.SR1119
RouteU.S. Route 23
Coordinates35.08357, -83.38433
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2021)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US23 441 over Coweeta Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US23 441 over Coweeta Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US23 441 over Coweeta Creek carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US23 441 over Coweeta Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns US23 441 over Coweeta Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.