Oconaluftee Entran over Oconaluftee River
PoorSwain County, North Carolina · At Junction of Job Corps · Structure no. 5460104P0000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 180 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2009 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Oconaluftee Entran over Oconaluftee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oconaluftee Entran over Oconaluftee River in Swain County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2029. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Oconaluftee Entran over Oconaluftee River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Oconaluftee Entran over Oconaluftee River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Oconaluftee Entran over Oconaluftee River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2009 count).
How long is Oconaluftee Entran over Oconaluftee River?
The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Oconaluftee Entran over Oconaluftee River?
It is owned by the National Park Service.