US Bridges

SR1564 over Martin Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, North Carolina · .05 MI.E.JCT.SR1556 · Structure no. 000000000390110

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1564 over Martin Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1564 over Martin Creek in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 75 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1564
CrossesMartin Creek
Location.05 MI.E.JCT.SR1556
RouteState Highway 1564
Coordinates35.02488, -84.02934
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2022)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1564 over Martin Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is SR1564 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 SR1564 over Martin Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1564 over Martin Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1564 over Martin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.