US19B over Valley River
FairCherokee County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1424 · Structure no. 000000000390048
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US19B over Valley River is a concrete tee beam carrying US19B over Valley River in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,600 by 2040. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 US19B over Valley River built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is US19B over Valley River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does US19B over Valley River carry?
About 8,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US19B over Valley River?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns US19B over Valley River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.