IRR SR1361 over Oconaluftee River
FairSwain County, North Carolina · 50 FT.W.JCT.SR1368 · Structure no. 000000001730162
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 187 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IRR SR1361 over Oconaluftee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR SR1361 over Oconaluftee 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2040. The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 IRR SR1361 over Oconaluftee River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR SR1361 over Oconaluftee 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does IRR SR1361 over Oconaluftee River carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is IRR SR1361 over Oconaluftee River?
The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns IRR SR1361 over Oconaluftee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.