SR1326 over Valley River
FairCherokee County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.N.JCT.US19BUS · Structure no. 000000000390140
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 227 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1326 over Valley River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1326 over Valley River in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2040. The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1326 over Valley River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1326 over Valley River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does SR1326 over Valley River carry?
About 4,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1326 over Valley River?
The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SR1326 over Valley River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.