US Bridges

NC107 over Cullowhee Creek

Good

Jackson County, North Carolina · 15 Ft. S.JCT.SR1329 · Structure no. 000000000990367

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC107 over Cullowhee Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC107 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC107
CrossesCullowhee Creek
Location15 Ft. S.JCT.SR1329
RouteState Highway 107
Coordinates35.29748, -83.18057
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length77 ft (23.4 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 traffic9,500 (2018)
Projected traffic19,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NC107 over Cullowhee Creek built?

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

What condition is NC107 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 2022.

How much traffic does NC107 over Cullowhee Creek carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC107 over Cullowhee Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns NC107 over Cullowhee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.