SR1679 over Cullasaja River
PoorPosted for loadMacon County, North Carolina · 50 FT.W.JCT.US64 · Structure no. 000000001130056
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 81 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1679 over Cullasaja River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1679 over Cullasaja River in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 68 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
Location
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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 SR1679 over Cullasaja River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is SR1679 over Cullasaja River 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 SR1679 over Cullasaja River carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is SR1679 over Cullasaja River?
The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1679 over Cullasaja River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.