SR1343 over Hanging Dog Creek
PoorPosted for loadCherokee County, North Carolina · 25 FT.N.JCT.SR1342 · Structure no. 000000000390102
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 1996 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1343 over Hanging Dog Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1343 over Hanging Dog Creek in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1343 over Hanging Dog Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1343 over Hanging Dog 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SR1343 over Hanging Dog Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (1996 count).
How long is SR1343 over Hanging Dog Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1343 over Hanging Dog Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.