SR1559 over Limekiln Creek
PoorPosted for loadMcDowell County, North Carolina · .1 MI.E.JCT.SR1556 · Structure no. 000000001110194
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1559 over Limekiln Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1559 over Limekiln Creek in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1559 over Limekiln Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1559 over Limekiln Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does SR1559 over Limekiln Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1559 over Limekiln Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns SR1559 over Limekiln Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.