FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CULLASAJA DRIVE

Carrying CULLASAJA DRIVE over MILL CREEK

.3 MI.E.JCT.SR1546, Macon, North Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
62 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CULLASAJA DRIVE

The CULLASAJA DRIVE bridge in Macon, North Carolina carries CULLASAJA DRIVE over MILL CREEK. It was built in 1987, making it 39 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of North Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 61.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How CULLASAJA DRIVE compares

▲ 17.4
Load rating vs North Carolina average (44.2 t)
Top 16%
Higher load rating than 84% of North Carolina bridges
223
Bridges in Macon · 39 in Poor condition
CULLASAJA DRIVE 61.6 t
North Carolina average 44.2 t

Live comparison across North Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
61.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1987
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000001130225

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CULLASAJA DRIVE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare CULLASAJA DRIVE against other structures in Macon and across North Carolina. North Carolina bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for CULLASAJA DRIVE?

CULLASAJA DRIVE in Macon, North Carolina on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CULLASAJA DRIVE inspected?

CULLASAJA DRIVE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 200 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CULLASAJA DRIVE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CULLASAJA DRIVE?

CULLASAJA DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 61.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CULLASAJA DRIVE?

CULLASAJA DRIVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is CULLASAJA DRIVE and does age affect safety?

CULLASAJA DRIVE was built in 1987, making it 39 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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