US Bridges

SR1528 over Ellijay Creek

Good

Macon County, North Carolina · .3 MI.E.JCT.SR1001 · Structure no. 000000001130150

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1528 over Ellijay Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1528 over Ellijay Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSR1528
CrossesEllijay Creek
Location.3 MI.E.JCT.SR1001
RouteState Highway 1528
Coordinates35.1933, -83.27105
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2000)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 SR1528 over Ellijay Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1528 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR1528 over Ellijay Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1528 over Ellijay Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1528 over Ellijay Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.