US Bridges

SR1001 over Tilley Creek

Fair

Jackson County, North Carolina · 20 FT.S.JCT.SR1327 · Structure no. 000000000990359

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1001 over Tilley Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1001 over Tilley Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesSR1001
CrossesTilley Creek
Location20 FT.S.JCT.SR1327
RouteState Highway 1001
Coordinates35.28213, -83.18933
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2021)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1001 over Tilley Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1001 over Tilley 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR1001 over Tilley Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1001 over Tilley Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1001 over Tilley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.