Tow String Road over Oconaluftee River

Fair Condition21 years old240 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountySwain
Location0.1 Miles To Newfound Gap
CarriesTow String Road
CrossesOconaluftee River
Coordinates35.54122, -83.29717

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length88.9 ft (27.1 m)
Max Span87.6 ft (26.7 m)
Deck Width31.8 ft (9.7 m)
Deck Area262.9 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built2005

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic240 (2009)
Truck Traffic2%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerNational Park Service
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number5460103P0000000

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