SR1369 over Ut to Tellico Creek
PoorPosted for loadMacon County, North Carolina · 2.9MI.W.JCT.SR1366 · Structure no. 000000001130363
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1369 over Ut to Tellico Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1369 over Ut to Tellico Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 SR1369 over Ut to Tellico Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1369 over Ut to Tellico Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SR1369 over Ut to Tellico Creek carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1369 over Ut to Tellico Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR1369 over Ut to Tellico Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.