US Bridges

SR1347 over Hanging Dog Creek

Good

Cherokee County, North Carolina · 100 FT.S.JCT.SR1345 · Structure no. 000000000390112

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1347 over Hanging Dog Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1347 over Hanging Dog Creek in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2040. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1347
CrossesHanging Dog Creek
Location100 FT.S.JCT.SR1345
RouteState Highway 1347
Coordinates35.14927, -84.06568
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length118 ft (35.9 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2000)
Projected traffic140 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1347 over Hanging Dog Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1347 over Hanging Dog Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1347 over Hanging Dog Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is SR1347 over Hanging Dog Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1347 over Hanging Dog Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.