US Bridges

US64 NC28 over Cullasaja River

Fair

Macon County, North Carolina · 100 W.JCT.SR1681 · Structure no. 000000001130113

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 NC28 over Cullasaja River is a steel culvert carrying US64 NC28 over Cullasaja River in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS64 NC28
CrossesCullasaja River
Location100 W.JCT.SR1681
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyMacon County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.06268, -83.21492
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2022)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 US64 NC28 over Cullasaja River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64 NC28 over Cullasaja River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US64 NC28 over Cullasaja River carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US64 NC28 over Cullasaja River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns US64 NC28 over Cullasaja River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.