US23 over Little Creek
FairMadison County, North Carolina · .4 MI.S.JCT.SR1344 · Structure no. 000000001150127
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US23 over Little Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US23 over Little 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 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US23 over Little Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is US23 over Little 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US23 over Little Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US23 over Little Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns US23 over Little Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.