US Bridges

SR1331 over Hanging Dog Creek

Good

Cherokee County, North Carolina · 25 FT.N.JCT.SR1338 · Structure no. 000000000390043

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1331 over Hanging Dog Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1331 over Hanging Dog Creek in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSR1331
CrossesHanging Dog Creek
Location25 FT.N.JCT.SR1338
RouteState Highway 1331
Coordinates35.16761, -84.0452
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic900 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1331 over Hanging Dog Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1331 over Hanging Dog 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1331 over Hanging Dog Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1331 over Hanging Dog Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1331 over Hanging Dog Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.