US Bridges

US19 74 over Rolling Creek

Fair

Macon County, North Carolina · .2 MI.S.JCT.SR1310 · Structure no. 000000001130021

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US19 74 over Rolling Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US19 74 over Rolling Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,400 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesUS19 74
CrossesRolling Creek
Location.2 MI.S.JCT.SR1310
RouteU.S. Route 19
Coordinates35.27016, -83.68522
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2022)
Projected traffic9,400 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 US19 74 over Rolling Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is US19 74 over Rolling Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US19 74 over Rolling Creek carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US19 74 over Rolling Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns US19 74 over Rolling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.