Sr1242 over Bear Creek

Good Condition61 years old600 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMitchell
Location.02 Mi.w.jct.nc226
CarriesSr1242
CrossesBear Creek
Coordinates35.94910, -82.10740

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Culvert7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignCulvert
Total Length40.7 ft (12.4 m)
Max Span9.8 ft (3 m)
Deck Area67.0 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1965

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic600 (2022)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000001210062

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