US Bridges

SR1762 over Tanasee Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, North Carolina · 15 FT.E.JCT.SR1760 · Structure no. 000000000990019

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1762 over Tanasee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1762 over Tanasee Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1762
CrossesTanasee Creek
Location15 FT.E.JCT.SR1760
RouteState Highway 1762
CountyJackson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.21814, -82.97151
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2014)
Projected traffic280 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1762 over Tanasee Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR1762 over Tanasee Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR1762 over Tanasee Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1762 over Tanasee Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns SR1762 over Tanasee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.