SR1455 over Little Tennessee River
FairMacon County, North Carolina · 25 FT.S.JCT.NC28 · Structure no. 000000001130075
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 283 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1455 over Little Tennessee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1455 over Little Tennessee River in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 6 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 283 ft (86.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1455 over Little Tennessee River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1455 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 SR1455 over Little Tennessee River carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1455 over Little Tennessee River?
The structure is 283 ft (86.2 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR1455 over Little Tennessee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.