SR1534 over Tuckasegee River
PoorJackson County, North Carolina · 0.01 MI.S.JCT.US74 441 · Structure no. 000000000990043
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 300 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1534 over Tuckasegee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1534 over Tuckasegee River in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 SR1534 over Tuckasegee River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1534 over Tuckasegee 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does SR1534 over Tuckasegee River carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1534 over Tuckasegee River?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1534 over Tuckasegee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.