SR1598 over Watauga River
GoodWatauga County, North Carolina · 0.25 MI.S.JCT.NC105 · Structure no. 000000001890321
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 1996 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1598 over Watauga River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1598 over Watauga River in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 SR1598 over Watauga River built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1598 over Watauga 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR1598 over Watauga River carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (1996 count).
How long is SR1598 over Watauga River?
The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns SR1598 over Watauga River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.