SR1505 over Junaluska Creek
FairCherokee County, North Carolina · .65 MI.E.JCT.SR1502 · Structure no. 000000000390025
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 49 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1505 over Junaluska Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1505 over Junaluska Creek in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 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 SR1505 over Junaluska Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1505 over Junaluska 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR1505 over Junaluska Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1505 over Junaluska Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SR1505 over Junaluska Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.