SR1653 over Cullasaja River
GoodMacon County, North Carolina · 25 FT.N.JCT.SR1667 · Structure no. 000000001130159
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 198 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1653 over Cullasaja River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1653 over Cullasaja River in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1653 over Cullasaja River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1653 over Cullasaja River 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SR1653 over Cullasaja River carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1653 over Cullasaja River?
The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR1653 over Cullasaja River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.