SR1680 over Valley River
GoodCherokee County, North Carolina · 0.05 Mi.S.Jct SR 1368B · Structure no. 000000000390275
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 151 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1680 over Valley River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1680 over Valley River in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 SR1680 over Valley River built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1680 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 2022.
How much traffic does SR1680 over Valley River carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1680 over Valley River?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SR1680 over Valley River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.