SR1324 over North Shoal Creek
FairCherokee County, North Carolina · 25FT.S.JCT.SR1323 · Structure no. 000000000390266
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1324 over North Shoal Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1324 over North Shoal Creek in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 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 SR1324 over North Shoal Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1324 over North Shoal 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 SR1324 over North Shoal Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1324 over North Shoal Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns SR1324 over North Shoal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.