US Bridges

SR1535 over Peachtree Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, North Carolina · .6 MI.N.JCT.SR1540 · Structure no. 000000000390104

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1535 over Peachtree Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1535 over Peachtree Creek in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1535
CrossesPeachtree Creek
Location.6 MI.N.JCT.SR1540
RouteState Highway 1535
CountyCherokee County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.10238, -83.91388
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2013)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1535 over Peachtree Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1535 over Peachtree 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1535 over Peachtree Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1535 over Peachtree Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1535 over Peachtree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.