SR1310 over Nantahala River
PoorMacon County, North Carolina · 1 MI.S.JCT.US19 74 · Structure no. 000000001130228
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1310 over Nantahala River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1310 over Nantahala River in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 75 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 3 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1310 over Nantahala River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is SR1310 over Nantahala River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SR1310 over Nantahala River carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1310 over Nantahala River?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns SR1310 over Nantahala River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.