US Bridges

US19 74 129 Wbl over Southern Railroad

Fair

Cherokee County, North Carolina · 0.46 MI.E.JCT.SR1390 · Structure no. 000000000390090

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US19 74 129 Wbl over Southern Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US19 74 129 Wbl over Southern Railroad in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2,950 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,900 by 2040. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS19 74 129 Wbl
CrossesSouthern Railroad
Location0.46 MI.E.JCT.SR1390
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyCherokee County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.20483, -83.81125
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,950 (2022)
Projected traffic5,900 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US19 74 129 Wbl over Southern Railroad built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US19 74 129 Wbl over Southern Railroad 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 US19 74 129 Wbl over Southern Railroad carry?

About 2,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US19 74 129 Wbl over Southern Railroad?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US19 74 129 Wbl over Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.