SR1566 over Puzzle Creek
GoodRutherford County, North Carolina · .01 MI.N.JCT.SR.1567 · Structure no. 000000001610073
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1566 over Puzzle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1566 over Puzzle Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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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 SR1566 over Puzzle Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1566 over Puzzle 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 SR1566 over Puzzle Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1566 over Puzzle Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1566 over Puzzle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.