SR1545 over Cullowhee Creek
GoodJackson County, North Carolina · 50 E.JCT.SR1329 · Structure no. 000000000990302
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1545 over Cullowhee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1545 over Cullowhee Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 61 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 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1545 over Cullowhee Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is SR1545 over Cullowhee 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SR1545 over Cullowhee Creek carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1545 over Cullowhee Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR1545 over Cullowhee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.