US Bridges

SR1241 over Shaw Creek

Good

Anson County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1216 · Structure no. 000000000070287

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
1990 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1241 over Shaw Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1241 over Shaw Creek in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1241
CrossesShaw Creek
Location0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1216
RouteState Highway 1241
Coordinates34.88921, -80.20092
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1990)
Projected traffic20 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1241 over Shaw Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1241 over Shaw 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1241 over Shaw Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is SR1241 over Shaw Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns SR1241 over Shaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.