US Bridges

SR1563 over Cheek Creek

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, North Carolina · 3.0 MI N JCT NC731 · Structure no. 000000001230079

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1563 over Cheek Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR1563 over Cheek Creek in Montgomery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1563
CrossesCheek Creek
Location3.0 MI N JCT NC731
RouteInterstate 10156
CountyMontgomery County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.24031, -79.82018
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.9 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1563 over Cheek Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SR1563 over Cheek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR1563 over Cheek Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is SR1563 over Cheek Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SR1563 over Cheek Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.