Us64 over Hiwassee River

Fair Condition18 years old13,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCherokee
Location.1 Mi.w.jct.sr1558
CarriesUs64
CrossesHiwassee River
Coordinates35.07856, -84.02594

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length729.0 ft (222.2 m)
Max Span329.7 ft (100.5 m)
Deck Width46.3 ft (14.1 m)
Deck Area3133.0 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built2008

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic13,000 (2022)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000390268

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