US23 over Big Laurel Creek
PoorMadison County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1502 · Structure no. 000000001150057
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US23 over Big Laurel Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US23 over Big Laurel Creek in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US23 over Big Laurel Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is US23 over Big Laurel Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does US23 over Big Laurel Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US23 over Big Laurel Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns US23 over Big Laurel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.