SR1556 over Armstrong Creek
FairMcDowell County, North Carolina · .02 MI.N.JCT.SR1559 · Structure no. 000000001110288
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 143 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 620
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1556 over Armstrong Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1556 over Armstrong Creek in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,240 by 2040. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SR1556 over Armstrong Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1556 over Armstrong 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR1556 over Armstrong Creek carry?
About 620 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1556 over Armstrong Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR1556 over Armstrong Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.