Runway Road over Iotla Creek
FairMacon County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.SR1434 · Structure no. 000000001130326
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 49 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Runway Road over Iotla Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Runway Road over Iotla Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Runway Road over Iotla Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Runway Road over Iotla Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Runway Road over Iotla Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Runway Road over Iotla Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Runway Road over Iotla Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.