US Bridges

SR1564 over Brasstown Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, North Carolina · 100 FT.E.JCT.SR1548 · Structure no. 000000000390079

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1564 over Brasstown Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1564 over Brasstown Creek in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 6 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1564
CrossesBrasstown Creek
Location100 FT.E.JCT.SR1548
RouteState Highway 1564
CountyCherokee County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.03995, -83.95924
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2015)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1564 over Brasstown Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1564 over Brasstown 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 SR1564 over Brasstown Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1564 over Brasstown Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1564 over Brasstown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.