SR1598 over Nottely River
GoodCherokee County, North Carolina · .2 MI.N.JCT.SR1597 · Structure no. 000000000390078
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 196 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1598 over Nottely River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1598 over Nottely River in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1598 over Nottely River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1598 over Nottely River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does SR1598 over Nottely River carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1598 over Nottely River?
The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR1598 over Nottely River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.