SR1556 over Ut to Martin Creek
GoodCherokee County, North Carolina · .2 MI.N.JCT.SR1560 · Structure no. 000000000390173
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1556 over Ut to Martin Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1556 over Ut to Martin Creek in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1556 over Ut to Martin Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1556 over Ut to Martin 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 April 2022.
How much traffic does SR1556 over Ut to Martin Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1556 over Ut to Martin Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1556 over Ut to Martin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.