OLD CATALOOCHEE EN
Carrying OLD CATALOOCHEE EN over CATALOOCHEE CREEK
1.6 MILES FROM NPS ROUTE, Haywood, North Carolina
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OLD CATALOOCHEE EN
The OLD CATALOOCHEE EN bridge in Haywood, North Carolina carries OLD CATALOOCHEE EN over CATALOOCHEE CREEK. It was built in 1920, making it 106 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1987, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 37.3 meters (122 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of North Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 8.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OLD CATALOOCHEE EN compares
Live comparison across North Carolina.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1920
- Last Reconstructed
- 1987
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 37.3 m (122 ft)
- Deck Width
- 3.6 m (12 ft)
- Owner
- National Park Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 5460107P0000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
OLD CATALOOCHEE EN is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare OLD CATALOOCHEE EN against other structures in Haywood 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 OLD CATALOOCHEE EN?
OLD CATALOOCHEE EN in Haywood, North Carolina has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OLD CATALOOCHEE EN inspected?
OLD CATALOOCHEE EN'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 100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD CATALOOCHEE EN is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for OLD CATALOOCHEE EN?
OLD CATALOOCHEE EN has an NBI inventory load rating of 8.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OLD CATALOOCHEE EN?
OLD CATALOOCHEE EN is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
How old is OLD CATALOOCHEE EN and does age affect safety?
OLD CATALOOCHEE EN was built in 1920, making it 106 years old and last reconstructed in 1987.
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.
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