US Bridges

SR1563 over Cheek Creek

GoodPosted for load

Montgomery County, North Carolina · 1.3 Mi. N. Jct. NC731 · Structure no. 000000001230082

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1563 over Cheek Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1563 over Cheek Creek in Montgomery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 67 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1563
CrossesCheek Creek
Location1.3 Mi. N. Jct. NC731
RouteState Highway 1563
CountyMontgomery County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.22711, -79.84111
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry4: 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 rating22.9 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2015)
Projected traffic160 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is SR1563 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR1563 over Cheek Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is SR1563 over Cheek Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR1563 over Cheek Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.