US Bridges

US64 over SR1558

Good

Cherokee County, North Carolina · .1 MI.W.JCT.SR1556 · Structure no. 000000000390269

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
149 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 over SR1558 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64 over SR1558 in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2040. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS64
CrossesSR1558
Location.1 MI.W.JCT.SR1556
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.07632, -84.02556
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2022)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US64 over SR1558 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64 over SR1558 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US64 over SR1558 carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US64 over SR1558?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US64 over SR1558?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.