SR1798 over Katy Creek
GoodMcDowell County, North Carolina · .6 MI.W.JCT.NC226 · Structure no. 000000001110010
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1798 over Katy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1798 over Katy Creek in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1798 over Katy Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1798 over Katy Creek 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR1798 over Katy Creek carry?
About 270 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1798 over Katy Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1798 over Katy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.