SR1798 over Katy Creek
GoodMcDowell County, North Carolina · 0.2MI.SW.JCT.SR1800 · Structure no. 000000001110011
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 880
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1798 over Katy Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1798 over Katy Creek in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 880 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,760 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 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 2019, making it 6 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 880 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1798 over Katy Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).
Who owns SR1798 over Katy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.