SR1541 over Branch of Cheek Creek
FairMontgomery County, North Carolina · 1.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1540 · Structure no. 000000001230132
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1541 over Branch of Cheek Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1541 over Branch of Cheek Creek in Montgomery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1541 over Branch of Cheek Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1541 over Branch of 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR1541 over Branch of Cheek Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1541 over Branch of Cheek Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SR1541 over Branch of Cheek Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.