US Bridges

US441 Bus over US23 441SB 64

Fair

Macon County, North Carolina · .2 MI.N.JCT.SR1660 · Structure no. 000000001130011

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US441 Bus over US23 441SB 64 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US441 Bus over US23 441SB 64 in Macon 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2040. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 94 ft wide.

CarriesUS441 Bus
CrossesUS23 441SB 64
Location.2 MI.N.JCT.SR1660
RouteU.S. Route 441
Coordinates35.16636, -83.39091
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.3 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2021)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US441 Bus over US23 441SB 64 built?

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

What condition is US441 Bus over US23 441SB 64 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US441 Bus over US23 441SB 64 carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US441 Bus over US23 441SB 64?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns US441 Bus over US23 441SB 64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.