Big Creek Entrance over Chestnut Branch

Poor Condition42 years old1 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyHaywood
Location0.3 Miles From Nc Route 2
CarriesBig Creek Entrance
CrossesChestnut Branch
Coordinates35.75936, -83.10597

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length26.9 ft (8.2 m)
Max Span24.9 ft (7.6 m)
Deck Width13.5 ft (4.1 m)
Deck Area33.6 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1984

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1 (2009)
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerNational Park Service
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number5460081P0000000

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