US Bridges

SR1432 over Over Relief

PoorPosted for load

Jackson County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.E.JCT.SR1459 · Structure no. 000000000990319

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
85 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1432 over Over Relief is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1432 over Over Relief in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1432
CrossesOver Relief
Location0.3 MI.E.JCT.SR1459
RouteState Highway 1432
Coordinates35.40543, -83.14494
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.9 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck29 ft (8.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1432 over Over Relief built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1432 over Over Relief 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1432 over Over Relief carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1432 over Over Relief?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns SR1432 over Over Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.