Campground Entranc over Oconaluftee River
FairSwain County, North Carolina · At Entrance to Smokemont · Structure no. 5460096P0000000
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,714
- 2009 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Campground Entranc over Oconaluftee River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Campground Entranc over Oconaluftee River in Swain County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,714 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,885 by 2029. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 28 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Campground Entranc over Oconaluftee River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Campground Entranc 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Campground Entranc over Oconaluftee River carry?
About 1,714 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Campground Entranc over Oconaluftee River?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Campground Entranc over Oconaluftee River?
It is owned by the National Park Service.