SR1629 over Little Tennessee River
PoorMacon County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.E.JCT.US23 441 · Structure no. 000000001130042
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 126 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1629 over Little Tennessee River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1629 over Little Tennessee River in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1629 over Little Tennessee River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1629 over Little Tennessee 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 2024.
How much traffic does SR1629 over Little Tennessee River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is SR1629 over Little Tennessee River?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1629 over Little Tennessee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.