US Bridges

SR 1689 Casino DR over Valley River

Good

Cherokee County, North Carolina · 0.01 Mi. S. JCT NC74 · Structure no. 000000000390274

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
198 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1689 Casino DR over Valley River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1689 Casino DR over Valley River in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2040. The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1689 Casino DR
CrossesValley River
Location0.01 Mi. S. JCT NC74
RouteState Highway 1689
CountyCherokee County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.12067, -83.99975
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length198 ft (60.3 m)
Longest span196 ft (59.7 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2016)
Projected traffic540 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1689 Casino DR over Valley River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1689 Casino DR over Valley River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1689 Casino DR over Valley River carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 1689 Casino DR over Valley River?

The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long with a longest span of 196 ft (59.7 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1689 Casino DR over Valley River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.