US Bridges

SR1314 over South Shoal Creek

Good

Cherokee County, North Carolina · .15 MI.N.JCT.NC294 · Structure no. 000000000390126

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1314 over South Shoal Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1314 over South Shoal Creek in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 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 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR1314
CrossesSouth Shoal Creek
Location.15 MI.N.JCT.NC294
RouteState Highway 1314
Coordinates35.11566, -84.23311
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2016)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 SR1314 over South Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1314 over South Shoal 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1314 over South Shoal Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1314 over South Shoal Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1314 over South Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.