US Bridges

SR1250 over Brown Creek

Good

Anson County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1247 · Structure no. 000000000070150

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1250 over Brown Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1250 over Brown Creek in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1250
CrossesBrown Creek
Location0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1247
RouteState Highway 1250
Coordinates34.99143, -80.20366
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2016)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1250 over Brown Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1250 over Brown 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1250 over Brown Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1250 over Brown Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR1250 over Brown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.