SR1426 over Colvard Creek
GoodPosted for loadCherokee County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1425 · Structure no. 000000000390248
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1426 over Colvard Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying SR1426 over Colvard Creek in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1426 over Colvard Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1426 over Colvard Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does SR1426 over Colvard Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1426 over Colvard Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1426 over Colvard Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.