US Bridges

SR1541 over Cheek Creek

Good

Montgomery County, North Carolina · 1.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1540 · Structure no. 000000001230055

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1541 over Cheek Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1541 over Cheek Creek in Montgomery County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1541
CrossesCheek Creek
Location1.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1540
RouteState Highway 1541
Coordinates35.1638, -79.90068
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic180 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 SR1541 over Cheek Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1541 over Cheek Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1541 over Cheek Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1541 over Cheek Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1541 over Cheek Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.