US Bridges

SR1134 over Cheoah River

Good

Graham County, North Carolina · 200 FT.W.JCT.SR1147 · Structure no. 000000000750070

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1134 over Cheoah River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1134 over Cheoah River in Graham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR1134
CrossesCheoah River
Location200 FT.W.JCT.SR1147
RouteState Highway 1134
Coordinates35.38136, -83.86381
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 inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2000)
Projected traffic260 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 SR1134 over Cheoah River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1134 over Cheoah 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does SR1134 over Cheoah River carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1134 over Cheoah River?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1134 over Cheoah River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.