US Bridges

SR1550 over Thickety Creek

Fair

Haywood County, North Carolina · 1 MI.W.JCT.SR1551 · Structure no. 000000000870280

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1550 over Thickety Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1550 over Thickety Creek in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1550
CrossesThickety Creek
Location1 MI.W.JCT.SR1551
RouteState Highway 1550
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.55042, -82.86638
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2016)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1550 over Thickety Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1550 over Thickety 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1550 over Thickety Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1550 over Thickety Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns SR1550 over Thickety Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.