US129 over Cheoah River
FairGraham County, North Carolina · 100 S.JCT.SR1139 · Structure no. 000000000750008
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 300 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US129 over Cheoah River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US129 over Cheoah River in Graham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 58 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2040. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US129 over Cheoah River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is US129 over Cheoah River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US129 over Cheoah River carry?
About 3,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US129 over Cheoah River?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US129 over Cheoah River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.