Us19b over Hiwassee Lake

Fair Condition65 years old10,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCherokee
Location75 Ft.n.jct.sr1408
CarriesUs19b
CrossesHiwassee Lake
Coordinates35.08537, -84.03706

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length239.8 ft (73.1 m)
Max Span57.7 ft (17.6 m)
Deck Width64.3 ft (19.6 m)
Deck Area1432.8 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1961 (reconstructed 2013)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic10,000 (2022)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge5

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection524
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000390014

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