Campground Entranc over Oconaluftee River

Fair Condition28 years old1,714 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountySwain
LocationAt Entrance To Smokemont
CarriesCampground Entranc
CrossesOconaluftee River
Coordinates35.55294, -83.30950

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignSlab
Total Length100.1 ft (30.5 m)
Max Span50.9 ft (15.5 m)
Deck Width28.2 ft (8.6 m)
Deck Area262.3 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1998

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,714 (2009)
Truck Traffic17%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerNational Park Service
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number5460096P0000000

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