Sr1649 over Valley River

Poor Condition70 years old700 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCherokee
Location125 Ft.w.jct.us19bus
CarriesSr1649
CrossesValley River
Coordinates35.10042, -84.01963

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour CriticalUnknown

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length141.7 ft (43.2 m)
Max Span34.8 ft (10.6 m)
Deck Width24.9 ft (7.6 m)
Deck Area328.3 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1956

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic700 (1997)
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 Number000000000390245

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