FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US23,441

Carrying US23,441 over SKEENAH CREEK

.2 MI.S.JCT.SR1708, Macon, North Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
62 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US23,441

The US23,441 bridge in Macon, North Carolina carries US23,441 over SKEENAH CREEK. It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 15,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of North Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 61.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How US23,441 compares

▲ 17.4
Load rating vs North Carolina average (44.2 t)
Top 16%
Higher load rating than 84% of North Carolina bridges
223
Bridges in Macon · 39 in Poor condition
US23,441 61.6 t
North Carolina average 44.2 t

Live comparison across North Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
9.6
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
61.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1956
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
15,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000001130010

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US23,441 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare US23,441 against other structures in Macon and across North Carolina. North Carolina bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for US23,441?

US23,441 in Macon, North Carolina on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US23,441 inspected?

US23,441's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 15,000 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US23,441 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for US23,441?

US23,441 has an NBI inventory load rating of 61.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US23,441?

US23,441 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US23,441 and does age affect safety?

US23,441 was built in 1956, making it 70 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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