SR1624 over Valley River
PoorCherokee County, North Carolina · 125 FT.S.JCT.US19 74 129 · Structure no. 000000000390237
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 186 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1624 over Valley River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1624 over Valley River in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1624 over Valley River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1624 over Valley River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR1624 over Valley River carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1624 over Valley River?
The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1624 over Valley River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.