SR1326 over W.Pong Grape Creek
FairPosted for loadCherokee County, North Carolina · .8 MI.N.JCT.SR1354 · Structure no. 000000000390051
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 149 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1326 over W.Pong Grape Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SR1326 over W.Pong Grape Creek in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1326 over W.Pong Grape Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1326 over W.Pong Grape Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR1326 over W.Pong Grape Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1326 over W.Pong Grape Creek?
The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns SR1326 over W.Pong Grape Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.