US Bridges

US23 441 over Commissioner Cr.

Good

Macon County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.SR1102 · Structure no. 000000001130358

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US23 441 over Commissioner Cr. is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US23 441 over Commissioner Cr. in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS23 441
CrossesCommissioner Cr.
Location.1 MI.N.JCT.SR1102
RouteU.S. Route 23
Coordinates34.99975, -83.3826
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic10,500 (2019)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Commissioner Cr. built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US23 441 over Commissioner Cr. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does US23 441 over Commissioner Cr. carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US23 441 over Commissioner Cr.?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US23 441 over Commissioner Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.