US23 64 441 Nbl over Little Tennessee River
FairMacon County, North Carolina · .2 MI.S.JCT.SR1702 · Structure no. 000000001130038
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 360 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US23 64 441 Nbl over Little Tennessee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US23 64 441 Nbl over Little Tennessee River in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 64 441 Nbl over Little Tennessee River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is US23 64 441 Nbl over Little Tennessee River 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US23 64 441 Nbl over Little Tennessee River carry?
About 12,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US23 64 441 Nbl over Little Tennessee River?
The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US23 64 441 Nbl over Little Tennessee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.