US Bridges

SR1001 over Ellijay Creek.

Good

Macon County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1528 · Structure no. 000000001130008

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1001 over Ellijay Creek. is a concrete culvert carrying SR1001 over Ellijay Creek. in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesSR1001
CrossesEllijay Creek.
Location.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1528
RouteState Highway 1001
Coordinates35.19531, -83.27436
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 SR1001 over Ellijay Creek. built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1001 over Ellijay 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1001 over Ellijay Creek. carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1001 over Ellijay Creek.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns SR1001 over Ellijay Creek.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.