NC28 over Little Tennessee River
FairMacon County, North Carolina · 50 FT.S.JCT.SR1335 · Structure no. 000000001130027
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 335 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC28 over Little Tennessee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC28 over Little Tennessee River in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 85 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,400 by 2040. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 NC28 over Little Tennessee River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is NC28 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 NC28 over Little Tennessee River carry?
About 5,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC28 over Little Tennessee River?
The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC28 over Little Tennessee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.