US Bridges

US23 441 over Rabbit Creek

Fair

Macon County, North Carolina · 50 FT.S.JCT.SR1504 · Structure no. 000000001130087

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US23 441 over Rabbit Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US23 441 over Rabbit Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 72 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS23 441
CrossesRabbit Creek
Location50 FT.S.JCT.SR1504
RouteU.S. Route 23
Coordinates35.20625, -83.3595
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2022)
Projected traffic42,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US23 441 over Rabbit Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is US23 441 over Rabbit 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 US23 441 over Rabbit Creek carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US23 441 over Rabbit Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US23 441 over Rabbit Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.