SR1559 over Dry Creek
GoodChatham County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.N.JCT.SR1346 · Structure no. 000000000370117
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1559 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1559 over Dry Creek in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 SR1559 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1559 over Dry 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 August 2021.
How much traffic does SR1559 over Dry Creek carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1559 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1559 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.