US Bridges

SR1326 over Beaverdam Creek

PoorPosted for load

Cherokee County, North Carolina · 200 FT.N.JCT.SR1332 · Structure no. 000000000390053

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1326 over Beaverdam Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1326 over Beaverdam Creek in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2040. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1326
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location200 FT.N.JCT.SR1332
RouteState Highway 1326
CountyCherokee County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.19282, -84.13439
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length136 ft (41.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2015)
Projected traffic440 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1326 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1326 over Beaverdam Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR1326 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1326 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1326 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.