Cullasaja Drive over Mill Creek
GoodMacon County, North Carolina · .3 MI.E.JCT.SR1546 · Structure no. 000000001130225
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cullasaja Drive over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cullasaja Drive over Mill Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cullasaja Drive over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cullasaja Drive over Mill 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Cullasaja Drive over Mill Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Cullasaja Drive over Mill Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns Cullasaja Drive over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.