SR1349 over Cowee Creek
PoorMacon County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.N.JCT.SR1341 · Structure no. 000000001130083
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 290
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1349 over Cowee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1349 over Cowee Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1349 over Cowee Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1349 over Cowee Creek 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR1349 over Cowee Creek carry?
About 290 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1349 over Cowee Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns SR1349 over Cowee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.