SR1539 over Cheek Creek
FairMontgomery County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. S. Jct. NC731 · Structure no. 000000001230210
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 52 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1539 over Cheek Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1539 over Cheek Creek in Montgomery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1539 over Cheek Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1539 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SR1539 over Cheek Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1539 over Cheek Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1539 over Cheek Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.