SR1660 over Little Tennessee River
GoodMacon County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi.S. JCT.SR1659 · Structure no. 000000001130368
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 530 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1660 over Little Tennessee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1660 over Little Tennessee River in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2040. The structure is 530 ft (161.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 SR1660 over Little Tennessee River built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1660 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 SR1660 over Little Tennessee River carry?
About 3,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1660 over Little Tennessee River?
The structure is 530 ft (161.5 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (53.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SR1660 over Little Tennessee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.