SR1343(CLOSED) over Cane River
PoorClosed to trafficYancey County, North Carolina · .01 MI.N.JCT.SR1417 · Structure no. 000000001990093
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 200 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1343(CLOSED) over Cane River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1343(CLOSED) over Cane River in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SR1343(CLOSED) over Cane River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1343(CLOSED) over Cane River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does SR1343(CLOSED) over Cane River carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is SR1343(CLOSED) over Cane River?
The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1343(CLOSED) over Cane River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.