SR1326 over Shuler Creek
FairCherokee County, North Carolina · 50 FT.E.JCT.SR1325 · Structure no. 000000000390254
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1326 over Shuler Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1326 over Shuler Creek in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1326 over Shuler Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1326 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 SR1326 over Shuler Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1326 over Shuler Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).
Who owns SR1326 over Shuler Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.