SR1632 over Little Tennessee River
PoorPosted for loadMacon County, North Carolina · 50 FT.W.JCT.SR1629 · Structure no. 000000001130050
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 71 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1632 over Little Tennessee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1632 over Little Tennessee River in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 65 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 16 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 SR1632 over Little Tennessee River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is SR1632 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 SR1632 over Little Tennessee River carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1632 over Little Tennessee River?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns SR1632 over Little Tennessee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.