VA 598
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Photo: VA 598 begins its descent from the West Virginia line. (photo by Chris E 9/4/04)
From:   Rocky Gap (Bland County)
To:  WV line at Bluefield, Bland County (continues as WV 598 into Bluefield WV)
Total Length:  4.16 miles   The route continues as WV 598 to US 52 in Bluefield, WV.
ROUTE LOG
I-77 (exit 66), US 52: 0 - 0
WV STATE LINE: 4.16 - 4.16
 Creation:  Appeared in June 1980 (AASHTO) as a renumbering of US 52. This has been the only VA 598.
Adjustments:  None
Improvements: Fully paved upon designation; no multilane segments.
Posting:  Fully posted. However, VA 598 is not mentioned on the SB I-77 BGS at this exit (only mentions US 52)
Multiplexes: None
Legislative names: None
Other Names: None
Scenic Byway: None
Comment:  Yes Virginia, there is a VA 598.  This is very nearly the highest theoretical primary state highway number which can be used until the secondary numbers take over at 600.  Why 598 was chosen, I have no idea. It would have made more sense to put US 52 on I-77 starting in Band and let old 52 to West Virginia be VA 98.  
There is a scenic overlook and old rest area at the state line crossing on top of East River Mountain.

1980 Official
US 52 from I-77 to Bluefield
1980 Official
1981 Official
VA 598 replaces US 52
1932 Official

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