US64 over Hiwassee River
GoodClay County, North Carolina · 150 FT.W.JCT.SR1147 · Structure no. 000000000430006
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US64 over Hiwassee River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64 over Hiwassee River in Clay County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).
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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 US64 over Hiwassee River built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is US64 over Hiwassee 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 US64 over Hiwassee River carry?
About 10,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US64 over Hiwassee River?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns US64 over Hiwassee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.