US Bridges

SR1665 over Maple Creek

Fair

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.05 Mi. N. Jct. SR1664 · Structure no. 000000000450191

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1665 over Maple Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1665 over Maple Creek in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1665
CrossesMaple Creek
Location0.05 Mi. N. Jct. SR1664
RouteState Highway 1665
Coordinates35.42705, -81.54809
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2017)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1665 over Maple Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1665 over Maple 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1665 over Maple Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1665 over Maple Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1665 over Maple Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.