SR1558 over Martin Creek
FairCherokee County, North Carolina · .35 MI.E.JCT.SR1556 · Structure no. 000000000390011
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1558 over Martin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1558 over Martin Creek in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 67 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1558 over Martin Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is SR1558 over Martin Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does SR1558 over Martin Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1558 over Martin Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SR1558 over Martin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.