SR1548 over Hiwassee River
PoorPosted for loadCherokee County, North Carolina · .5 MI.N.JCT.SR1564 · Structure no. 000000000390223
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 234 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1548 over Hiwassee River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR1548 over Hiwassee River in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2040. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1548 over Hiwassee River built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1548 over Hiwassee River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does SR1548 over Hiwassee River carry?
About 3,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1548 over Hiwassee River?
The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns SR1548 over Hiwassee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.