SR1195 over Oconaluftee River
GoodSwain County, North Carolina · .05 MI.E.JCT.US19 · Structure no. 000000001730161
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1195 over Oconaluftee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1195 over Oconaluftee River in Swain County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
Location
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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 SR1195 over Oconaluftee River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1195 over Oconaluftee 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SR1195 over Oconaluftee River carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1195 over Oconaluftee River?
The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SR1195 over Oconaluftee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.