SR1649 over Little Tennessee River
GoodMacon County, North Carolina · .05 MI.E.JCT.SR1651 · Structure no. 000000001130238
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 130 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1649 over Little Tennessee River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1649 over Little Tennessee River in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SR1649 over Little Tennessee River built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1649 over Little Tennessee River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SR1649 over Little Tennessee River carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1649 over Little Tennessee River?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR1649 over Little Tennessee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.