US Bridges

SR1326 over North Shoal Creek

Poor

Cherokee County, North Carolina · .6 MI.W.JCT.SR1314 · Structure no. 000000000390116

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1326 over North Shoal Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1326 over North Shoal Creek in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1326
CrossesNorth Shoal Creek
Location.6 MI.W.JCT.SR1314
RouteState Highway 1326
CountyCherokee County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.19975, -84.21338
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1326 over North Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1326 over North Shoal 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1326 over North Shoal Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is SR1326 over North Shoal Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR1326 over North Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.