US Bridges

US23 441 over Bates Branch

Fair

Macon County, North Carolina · .4 MI.N.JCT.SR1115 · Structure no. 000000001130360

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US23 441 over Bates Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US23 441 over Bates Branch 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 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS23 441
CrossesBates Branch
Location.4 MI.N.JCT.SR1115
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyMacon County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.09818, -83.38467
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2019)
Projected traffic27,000 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 Bates Branch built?

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

What condition is US23 441 over Bates Branch 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 441 over Bates Branch carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US23 441 over Bates Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US23 441 over Bates Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.