SR1326 over Louisville Nashville RR
FairCherokee County, North Carolina · .3 MI.N.JCT.US19BUS · Structure no. 000000000390222
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1326 over Louisville Nashville RR is a concrete tee beam carrying SR1326 over Louisville Nashville RR in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1326 over Louisville Nashville RR built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1326 over Louisville Nashville RR 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SR1326 over Louisville Nashville RR carry?
About 4,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1326 over Louisville Nashville RR?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1326 over Louisville Nashville RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.