SR1596 over Nottely River
FairCherokee County, North Carolina · .6 MI.S.JCT.SR1602 · Structure no. 000000000390074
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 168 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1596 over Nottely River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1596 over Nottely River in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2040. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1596 over Nottely River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1596 over Nottely River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does SR1596 over Nottely River carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1596 over Nottely River?
The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1596 over Nottely River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.