US Bridges

SR1364 over Tuckasegee River

Fair

Swain County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.US19 · Structure no. 000000001730129

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
237 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1364 over Tuckasegee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1364 over Tuckasegee River in Swain 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 5 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,600 by 2040. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1364
CrossesTuckasegee River
Location.1 MI.N.JCT.US19
RouteState Highway 1364
CountySwain County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.42853, -83.44603
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2022)
Projected traffic15,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-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 SR1364 over Tuckasegee River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1364 over Tuckasegee River 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR1364 over Tuckasegee River carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1364 over Tuckasegee River?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR1364 over Tuckasegee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.