US Bridges

US441B Sbl over Little Tennessee River

Good

Macon County, North Carolina · .10 Mi.S.Jct NC28 · Structure no. 000000001130349

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US441B Sbl over Little Tennessee River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US441B Sbl over Little Tennessee River in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS441B Sbl
CrossesLittle Tennessee River
Location.10 Mi.S.Jct NC28
RouteU.S. Route 441
Coordinates35.18639, -83.37218
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length225 ft (68.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2022)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US441B Sbl over Little Tennessee River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US441B Sbl 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US441B Sbl over Little Tennessee River carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US441B Sbl over Little Tennessee River?

The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US441B Sbl over Little Tennessee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.