US Bridges

SR1390 over Valley River

Good

Cherokee County, North Carolina · .05 MI.S.JCT.US19 74 129 · Structure no. 000000000390092

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1390 over Valley River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1390 over Valley River in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1390
CrossesValley River
Location.05 MI.S.JCT.US19 74 129
RouteState Highway 1390
Coordinates35.20555, -83.81826
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2015)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1390 over Valley River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1390 over Valley River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1390 over Valley River carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1390 over Valley River?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1390 over Valley River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.