SR1369 over Tellico Creek
PoorMacon County, North Carolina · .8 MI.W.JCT.SR1368 · Structure no. 000000001130119
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1369 over Tellico Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1369 over Tellico Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36.7 mi (59 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 SR1369 over Tellico Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1369 over Tellico 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 SR1369 over Tellico Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1369 over Tellico Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns SR1369 over Tellico Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.