SR1565 over Little Brasstown Creek
GoodCherokee County, North Carolina · .2 MI.S.JCT.SR1554 · Structure no. 000000000390153
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1565 over Little Brasstown Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1565 over Little Brasstown Creek in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1565 over Little Brasstown Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1565 over Little Brasstown 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR1565 over Little Brasstown Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1565 over Little Brasstown Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns SR1565 over Little Brasstown Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.