US Bridges

SR 1314 over Hiwassee Dam Spillway

Fair

Cherokee County, North Carolina · On Hiwassee Dam · Structure no. 24G131400912580

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
263 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Tennessee Valley Authority

About this bridge

SR 1314 over Hiwassee Dam Spillway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1314 over Hiwassee Dam Spillway in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2041. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1314
CrossesHiwassee Dam Spillway
LocationOn Hiwassee Dam
RouteState Highway 1314
CountyCherokee County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.15167, -84.17694
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic400 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTennessee Valley Authority
Maintained byTennessee Valley Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1314 over Hiwassee Dam Spillway built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1314 over Hiwassee Dam Spillway 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1314 over Hiwassee Dam Spillway carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 1314 over Hiwassee Dam Spillway?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1314 over Hiwassee Dam Spillway?

It is owned by the Tennessee Valley Authority.