US Bridges

SR1323 over Shuler Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, North Carolina · 10 FT.E.JCT.SR1322 · Structure no. 000000000390144

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1323 over Shuler Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1323 over Shuler Creek in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1323
CrossesShuler Creek
Location10 FT.E.JCT.SR1322
RouteState Highway 1323
CountyCherokee County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.1831, -84.2802
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic100 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1323 over Shuler Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1323 over Shuler Creek 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 SR1323 over Shuler Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is SR1323 over Shuler Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns SR1323 over Shuler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.