U.S. Route 441 in North Carolina

U.S. Route 441 (US 441) is a north–south United States highway that runs for 64.5 miles (103.8 km) from the Georgia state line near Dillard to the Tennessee state line in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

This article is about the section of U.S. Route 441 in North Carolina. For the entire route, see U.S. Route 441.

U.S. Highway 441
Route information
Maintained by NCDOT
Length64.5 mi[1] (103.8 km)
Existed1951–present
Major junctions
South end US 23 / US 441 / SR 15 at the Georgia line
 
North end US 441 / SR 71 at the Tennessee line
Location
CountiesMacon, Jackson, Swain
Highway system
← I-440→ NC 461

Route description

Upon crossing the state line from Georgia, US 23/US 441 enter the Nantahala National Forest. The concurrent routes head north through a pair of small communities before intersecting US 64 in Franklin. US 23/US 441 turn east, briefly overlapping US 64 southeast of Franklin before separating from the route and continuing to the northeast through the Cowee Mountains. After passing Dillsboro, US 23/US 441 intersect US 74 (Great Smoky Mountains Expressway); US 23 splits east towards Waynesville, while US 441 joins US 74 westbound towards Bryson City. After traversing 7 miles (11 km) along the northern banks of the Tuckasegee River, US 441 splits from US 74 and continues north into the Qualla Boundary. In Cherokee, US 441 shares a short one-half-mile (0.80 km) concurrency with US 19, then continues north along the west bank of the Oconaluftee River. After entering the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, US 441 connects to the southern terminus of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Known officially in the park as Newfound Gap Road, US 441 traverses northwesterly through park until it reaches Newfound Gap at the Tennessee state line.[1]

US 441 within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is maintained by the National Park Service and no commercial traffic is allowed. During the winter season, the road in the high elevation may be temporary closed due to inclement weather; signs after the park entrance and/or at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center will notify travelers/visitors on any closings or condition changes.

US 441 also makes up part of Corridor A and Corridor K in the Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS). Corridor A connects Interstate 285 (I-285) in Sandy Springs, Georgia to I-40 near Clyde, North Carolina; it overlaps twenty miles (32 km) of US 441. Corridor K connects I-75 in Cleveland, Tennessee with US 23 in Dillsboro; it overlaps seven miles (11 km) of US 441. ADHS provides additional funds, as authorized by the United States Congress, which have enabled US 441 to benefit from the successive improvements along its routing in both corridors. The white-on-blue banner "Appalachian Highway" is used to mark the ADHS corridor.[2]

History

Established in 1951, US 441 was placed on existing highways through the region: a concurrency with US 23 from the Georgia state line through Franklin to Dillsboro; and a concurrency with NC 107 from Dillsboro through the Qualla Boundary and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to the Tennessee state line. In 1956, NC 107 was removed from the route. In 1970, the National Park Service requested, and subsequently approved, that US 441 shields be discontinued through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.[3]

In 1974, US 23/US 441 was placed on new bypass east of Franklin; its old alignment through Franklin became US 441 Business (US 441 Bus.).[4] In Dillsboro, US 441 was placed on new alignment continuing north from Haywood Road onto new interchange with US 19A/US 23; its old alignment along Haywood Road was downgraded to secondary road.[5][6]

No major changes have been made since the mid-1970s, however modernizing improvements have been made including the construction of additional lanes and full interchanges at major intersections along its route.

Junction list
CountyLocationmi[1]kmExitDestinationsNotes
Macon​0.00.0 US 23 south / US 441 south / SR 15 south – Dillard, ClaytonGeorgia line
Franklin12.319.8
US 64 west / US 441 Bus. north – Franklin, Murphy		West end of US 64 overlap
14.423.2 US 64 east / NC 28 (Highlands Road) – Franklin, HighlandsEast end of US 64 overlap
15.725.3
US 441 Bus. west (Main Street) – Franklin
Jackson​29.146.8 NC 116 east (Webster Road) – WebsterSuperstreet intersection, southbound must u-turn first
Dillsboro31.851.2
US 23 Bus. north (Haywood Road) – Dillsboro, Sylva
32.452.181 US 23 north / US 74 east (Great Smoky Mountains Expressway) – Waynesville, AshevilleNorth end of US 23 and east end of US 74 overlap
​40.164.574 US 74 west (Great Smoky Mountains Expressway) – Bryson CityWest end of US 74 overlap
Indian Hills43.770.3
US 441 Bus. north (Casino Trail) – Cherokee
SwainCherokee45.072.4 US 19 south (Tsalagi Road) – Bryson City, MurphySouth end of US 19 overlap
45.573.2
US 19 north / US 441 Bus. south (Tsalagi Road) – Maggie Valley, Asheville		North end of US 19 overlap
Ravensford48.377.7 Blue Ridge Parkway
Newfound Gap64.5103.8 US 441 north / SR 71 north – GatlinburgTennessee state line
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

Special routes

Franklin business loop

U.S. Highway 441 Business
LocationFranklin, North Carolina
Length2.8 mi[7] (4.5 km)
Existed1974–present[6][8]

U.S. Route 441 Business (US 441 Bus), established in 1974, is a 2.7-mile (4.3 km) business route that traverses through downtown Franklin via Porter Street, Palmer Street, and Main Street. A couple of months after its initial establishment, it was adjusted in the downtown area along the one-way streets.[9]

The entire route is in Franklin, Macon County.

mi[7]kmDestinationsNotes
0.00.0 US 23 / US 64 / US 441 – Sylva, Murphy, Clayton, Atlanta
1.11.8 NC 28 north (Porter Street) – Bryson CityNorth end of NC 28 overlap
2.13.4 NC 28 south (Highlands Road) – HighlandsSouth end of NC 28 overlap
2.84.5 US 23 / US 441 – Sylva, Clayton
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

Cherokee business loop

U.S. Highway 441 Business
LocationCherokee, North Carolina
Length1.9 mi[10] (3.1 km)
Existed1988–present[11][12]

U.S. Route 441 Business (US 441 Bus), established in 1988, is a 1.9-mile (3.1 km) business route that traverses through downtown Cherokee via Casino Trail, Paint Town Road, and Tsalagi Road. The business route was established as a new routing through the downtown area; today it provides a direct route to Harrah's Cherokee.

CountyLocationmi[10]kmDestinationsNotes
JacksonIndian Hills0.00.0 US 441 – Sylva, Bryson City
Cherokee4.57.2 US 19 north (Paint Town Road) – Maggie Valley, AshevilleNorth end of US 19 overlap
Swain5.58.9 US 19 south / US 441 – Bryson City, Murphy, Great Smoky Mts National ParkSouth end of US 19 overlap
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

See also

References
  1. Google (February 16, 2011). "US 441" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved February 16, 2011.
  2. "Status of Corridors in North Carolina" (PDF). Appalachian Regional Commission. September 30, 2013. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  3. U.S. Route Numbering Subcommittee (November 7, 1970). "U.S. Route Numbering Subcommittee Agenda Showing Action Taken by the Executive Committee" (PDF) (Report). Washington, DC: American Association of State Highway Officials. p. 7. Retrieved October 24, 2014 – via Wikimedia Commons.
  4. "Route Change (1974-03-01)" (PDF). North Carolina Department of Transportation. March 1, 1974. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  5. "Route Change (1974-09-01)" (PDF). North Carolina Department of Transportation. September 1, 1974. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  6. Special Committee on U.S. Route Numbering (June 17, 1975). "Route Numbering Committee Agenda Showing Action Taken by the Executive Committee" (Report). Washington, DC: American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. p. 3. Retrieved October 24, 2014 – via Wikisource.
  7. Google (October 24, 2014). "US 441 Business - Franklin" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  8. "Route Change (1974-03-01)" (PDF). North Carolina Department of Transportation. March 1, 1974. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  9. "Route Change (1974-05-29)" (PDF). North Carolina Department of Transportation. May 29, 1974. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  10. Google (February 17, 2011). "US 441 Business - Cherokee" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved February 17, 2011.
  11. Special Committee on U.S. Route Numbering (December 4, 1987). "Route Numbering Committee Agenda" (PDF) (Report). Washington, DC: American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. p. 3. Retrieved October 24, 2014 – via Wikimedia Commons.
  12. "Route Change (1988-01-18)" (PDF). North Carolina Department of Transportation. January 18, 1988. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
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