SR1473 over Tellico Creek
PoorPosted for loadMacon County, North Carolina · .01 Mi. E. Jct. SR1455 · Structure no. 000000001130371
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1473 over Tellico Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1473 over 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 4 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 SR1473 over Tellico Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1473 over 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SR1473 over Tellico Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2000 count).
How long is SR1473 over Tellico Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns SR1473 over Tellico Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.