US Bridges

SR1244 over Lick Creek

Good

Anson County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. E. Jct. SR1240 · Structure no. 000000000070145

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1244 over Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1244 over Lick Creek in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1244
CrossesLick Creek
Location0.8 Mi. E. Jct. SR1240
RouteState Highway 1244
Coordinates34.93734, -80.22747
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1244 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1244 over Lick 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1244 over Lick Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1244 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1244 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.