US64 NC28 over Cullasaja River
PoorPosted for loadMacon County, North Carolina · .01 MI.W.JCT.SR1001 · Structure no. 000000001130105
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 176 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US64 NC28 over Cullasaja River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64 NC28 over Cullasaja River in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,600 by 2040. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US64 NC28 over Cullasaja River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is US64 NC28 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US64 NC28 over Cullasaja River carry?
About 7,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US64 NC28 over Cullasaja River?
The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US64 NC28 over Cullasaja River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.