US129 over Little Tennessee River
FairGraham County, North Carolina · .3 MI.N.JCT.SR1130 · Structure no. 000000000750034
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 566 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US129 over Little Tennessee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US129 over Little Tennessee River in Graham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2040. The structure is 566 ft (172.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US129 over Little Tennessee River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is US129 over Little Tennessee River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does US129 over Little Tennessee River carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US129 over Little Tennessee River?
The structure is 566 ft (172.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US129 over Little Tennessee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.