US19 US74EB US129N over Valley River
PoorCherokee County, North Carolina · .2 MI.N.JCT.SR1649 · Structure no. 000000000390052
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 499 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US19 US74EB US129N over Valley River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US19 US74EB US129N over Valley River in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 8,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,500 by 2040. The structure is 499 ft (152 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US19 US74EB US129N over Valley River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is US19 US74EB US129N over Valley River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does US19 US74EB US129N over Valley River carry?
About 8,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US19 US74EB US129N over Valley River?
The structure is 499 ft (152 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US19 US74EB US129N over Valley River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.