US23 441 over Cartoogechaye Creek
FairMacon County, North Carolina · .2 MI.S.JCT.SR1152 · Structure no. 000000001130025
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 151 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US23 441 over Cartoogechaye Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US23 441 over Cartoogechaye Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1972, 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 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2040. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US23 441 over Cartoogechaye Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is US23 441 over Cartoogechaye 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US23 441 over Cartoogechaye Creek carry?
About 22,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US23 441 over Cartoogechaye Creek?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns US23 441 over Cartoogechaye Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.