US Bridges

SR1325 over Cullowhee Creek

Good

Jackson County, North Carolina · .01 MI.E.JCT.NC107 · Structure no. 000000000990364

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1325 over Cullowhee Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1325 over Cullowhee Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,400 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1325
CrossesCullowhee Creek
Location.01 MI.E.JCT.NC107
RouteState Highway 1325
Coordinates35.30934, -83.18741
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2012)
Projected traffic15,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1325 over Cullowhee Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1325 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 SR1325 over Cullowhee Creek carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1325 over Cullowhee Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1325 over Cullowhee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.