NC294 over South Shoal Creek
GoodCherokee County, North Carolina · 50 FT.E.JCT.SR1314 · Structure no. 000000000390030
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC294 over South Shoal Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC294 over South Shoal Creek in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC294 over South Shoal Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC294 over South Shoal Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does NC294 over South Shoal Creek carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC294 over South Shoal Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC294 over South Shoal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.