NC28 over Cowee Creek
PoorPosted for loadMacon County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1340 · Structure no. 000000001130085
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC28 over Cowee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying NC28 over Cowee Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 104 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 37 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Cowee Creek built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is NC28 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does NC28 over Cowee Creek carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC28 over Cowee Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns NC28 over Cowee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.