US Bridges

SR1451 over Cartoogechaye Creek

Good

Macon County, North Carolina · 200 FT.W.JCT.US64 · Structure no. 000000001130339

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
360
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1451 over Cartoogechaye Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1451 over Cartoogechaye Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1451
CrossesCartoogechaye Creek
Location200 FT.W.JCT.US64
RouteState Highway 1451
Coordinates35.15278, -83.46658
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (1995)
Projected traffic720 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR1451 over Cartoogechaye Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1451 over Cartoogechaye 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 SR1451 over Cartoogechaye Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1451 over Cartoogechaye Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1451 over Cartoogechaye Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.