SR1549 over Catheys Creek
GoodRutherford County, North Carolina · .7 MI.N.JCT.SR1585 · Structure no. 000000001610041
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 120 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1549 over Catheys Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1549 over Catheys Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1549 over Catheys Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1549 over Catheys 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 May 2021.
How much traffic does SR1549 over Catheys Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1549 over Catheys Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR1549 over Catheys Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.