NC28 over Lewellyn Branch
GoodSwain County, North Carolina · 1.4 MI.N.JCT.SR1246 · Structure no. 000000001730165
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC28 over Lewellyn Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC28 over Lewellyn Branch in Swain 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 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC28 over Lewellyn Branch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC28 over Lewellyn Branch 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does NC28 over Lewellyn Branch carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC28 over Lewellyn Branch?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns NC28 over Lewellyn Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.