SR1636 over Little Tenn.Rvr.Overflow
FairMacon County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.E.JCT.US23 US441 · Structure no. 000000001130241
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1636 over Little Tenn.Rvr.Overflow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1636 over Little Tenn.Rvr.Overflow in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 74 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 SR1636 over Little Tenn.Rvr.Overflow built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is SR1636 over Little Tenn.Rvr.Overflow in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does SR1636 over Little Tenn.Rvr.Overflow carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1636 over Little Tenn.Rvr.Overflow?
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 SR1636 over Little Tenn.Rvr.Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.