SR1001 over North Prong Ellijay Cree
FairPosted for loadMacon County, North Carolina · .65 MI.S.JCT.SR1528 · Structure no. 000000001130007
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1001 over North Prong Ellijay Cree is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1001 over North Prong Ellijay Cree in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 25 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 North Prong Ellijay Cree built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1001 over North Prong Ellijay Cree 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR1001 over North Prong Ellijay Cree carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1001 over North Prong Ellijay Cree?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1001 over North Prong Ellijay Cree?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.