SR1649 over Little Tennessee River
FairMacon County, North Carolina · 100 Ft. W. Jct. SR1653 · Structure no. 000000001130013
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1649 over Little Tennessee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1649 over Little Tennessee River in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SR1649 over Little Tennessee River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1649 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SR1649 over Little Tennessee River carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1649 over Little Tennessee River?
The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1649 over Little Tennessee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.