US Bridges

SR1369 over Tellico Creek

Good

Macon County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.W.JCT.SR1366 · Structure no. 000000001130181

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1369 over Tellico Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1369 over Tellico Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36.7 mi (59 km).

CarriesSR1369
CrossesTellico Creek
Location0.3 MI.W.JCT.SR1366
RouteState Highway 1369
Coordinates35.27625, -83.53781
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36.7 mi (59 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1369 over Tellico Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1369 over Tellico Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1369 over Tellico Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1369 over Tellico Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1369 over Tellico Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.