Smathers Street over Richland Creek

Fair Condition100 years old600 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyHaywood
Location.04 Mi.w.jct.commerce St.
CarriesSmathers Street
CrossesRichland Creek
Coordinates35.49240, -82.99246

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignTee Beam
Total Length72.8 ft (22.2 m)
Max Span34.8 ft (10.6 m)
Deck Width33.1 ft (10.1 m)
Deck Area224.2 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1926

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic600 (2022)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection524
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000870264

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