SR1001 over Ellijay Creek
PoorPosted for loadMacon County, North Carolina · .3 MI.N.JCT.SR1523 · Structure no. 000000001130004
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 950
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1001 over Ellijay Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1001 over Ellijay Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 74 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1001 over Ellijay Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is SR1001 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR1001 over Ellijay Creek carry?
About 950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1001 over Ellijay Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns SR1001 over Ellijay Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.