Picnic Grounds RD over Cullowhee Creek
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, North Carolina · 0.06 Mi.W.Jct.Univer.Dr. · Structure no. 000000000990054
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 61 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 1994 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Picnic Grounds RD over Cullowhee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Picnic Grounds RD over Cullowhee Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 71 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Picnic Grounds RD over Cullowhee Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is Picnic Grounds RD over Cullowhee Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Picnic Grounds RD over Cullowhee Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Picnic Grounds RD over Cullowhee Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Picnic Grounds RD over Cullowhee Creek?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.