SR1138 over Cheoah River
FairPosted for loadGraham County, North Carolina · 100 FT.N.JCT.US129 · Structure no. 000000000750121
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 170 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1138 over Cheoah River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1138 over Cheoah River in Graham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 21 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1138 over Cheoah River built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1138 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 SR1138 over Cheoah River carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1138 over Cheoah River?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns SR1138 over Cheoah River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.