SR1524 over Ellijay Creek
PoorPosted for loadMacon County, North Carolina · .01 MI.W.JCT.SR1001 · Structure no. 000000001130001
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 46 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1524 over Ellijay Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1524 over Ellijay Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1524 over Ellijay Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1524 over Ellijay 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR1524 over Ellijay Creek carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1524 over Ellijay Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1524 over Ellijay Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.