Cherry Street over Lamb Creek
FairTransylvania County, North Carolina · .01 MI.W.JCT.SR1533 · Structure no. 000000001750208
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cherry Street over Lamb Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Cherry Street over Lamb Creek in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cherry Street over Lamb Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cherry Street over Lamb 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Cherry Street over Lamb Creek carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Cherry Street over Lamb Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns Cherry Street over Lamb Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.