US74 SR1193 over Connelly Creek
FairSwain County, North Carolina · 20 FT.E.JCT.SR1177 · Structure no. 000000001730021
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 35 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US74 SR1193 over Connelly Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US74 SR1193 over Connelly Creek in Swain County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US74 SR1193 over Connelly Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is US74 SR1193 over Connelly 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 2023.
How much traffic does US74 SR1193 over Connelly Creek carry?
About 13,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US74 SR1193 over Connelly Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns US74 SR1193 over Connelly Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.