SR1444 over Tatham Creek
FairCherokee County, North Carolina · 0.05 MI.N.JCT.US19B · Structure no. 000000000390256
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1444 over Tatham Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1444 over Tatham Creek in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SR1444 over Tatham Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1444 over Tatham 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 SR1444 over Tatham Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is SR1444 over Tatham Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1444 over Tatham Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.