NC28 over Little Tennessee River
PoorGraham County, North Carolina · 1 MI.N.JCT.SR1246 · Structure no. 000000000750009
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 533 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC28 over Little Tennessee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC28 over Little Tennessee River in Graham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 82 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 533 ft (162.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC28 over Little Tennessee River built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is NC28 over Little Tennessee River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does NC28 over Little Tennessee River carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC28 over Little Tennessee River?
The structure is 533 ft (162.4 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns NC28 over Little Tennessee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.