SR1649 over Valley River
PoorCherokee County, North Carolina · 125 FT.W.JCT.US19BUS · Structure no. 000000000390245
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 142 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 1997 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1649 over Valley River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1649 over Valley River in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 25 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 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 SR1649 over Valley River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1649 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR1649 over Valley River carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1649 over Valley River?
The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1649 over Valley River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.