SR1240 over US74
PoorPosted for loadAnson County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1236 · Structure no. 000000000070028
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 194 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1240 over US74 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1240 over US74 in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1240 over US74 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1240 over US74 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does SR1240 over US74 carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1240 over US74?
The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR1240 over US74?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.