Sr1548 over Hiwassee River

Poor Condition94 years old3,100 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCherokee
Location.5 Mi.n.jct.sr1564
CarriesSr1548
CrossesHiwassee River
Coordinates35.04810, -83.96336

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length233.9 ft (71.3 m)
Max Span45.9 ft (14 m)
Deck Width23.0 ft (7 m)
Deck Area499.1 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1932

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,100 (2021)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection524
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000390223

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