US19 74 129 over Smokey Mt. RR
GoodCherokee County, North Carolina · .5 MI.S.JCT.SR1428 · Structure no. 000000000390084
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 326 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US19 74 129 over Smokey Mt. RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US19 74 129 over Smokey Mt. RR in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,400 by 2040. The structure is 326 ft (99.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US19 74 129 over Smokey Mt. RR built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is US19 74 129 over Smokey Mt. RR 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US19 74 129 over Smokey Mt. RR carry?
About 8,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US19 74 129 over Smokey Mt. RR?
The structure is 326 ft (99.3 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US19 74 129 over Smokey Mt. RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.