SR1001 over North Prong Ellijay Cree
PoorPosted for loadMacon County, North Carolina · .2 MI.N.JCT.SR1528 · Structure no. 000000001130009
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 41 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1001 over North Prong Ellijay Cree is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1001 over North Prong Ellijay Cree in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1001 over North Prong Ellijay Cree built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1001 over North Prong Ellijay Cree 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 SR1001 over North Prong Ellijay Cree carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is SR1001 over North Prong Ellijay Cree?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1001 over North Prong Ellijay Cree?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.