Access to School over Cheoah River
GoodGraham County, North Carolina · 0.2MI.E.OF Jct.With US129 · Structure no. 000000000750146
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 223 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Access to School over Cheoah River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Access to School over Cheoah River in Graham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Access to School over Cheoah River built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is Access to School 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 2023.
How much traffic does Access to School over Cheoah River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Access to School over Cheoah River?
The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Access to School over Cheoah River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.