Us19b over Valley River

Fair Condition43 years old5,200 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCherokee
Location200 Ft.n.jct.us19 74
CarriesUs19b
CrossesValley River
Coordinates35.20273, -83.84058

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length194.9 ft (59.4 m)
Max Span64.0 ft (19.5 m)
Deck Width42.7 ft (13 m)
Deck Area772.2 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1983

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,200 (2022)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000390071

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