US Bridges

SR1207 over Goulds Fork Branch

GoodPosted for load

Anson County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. W. Jct. US74 · Structure no. 000000000070301

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1207 over Goulds Fork Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying SR1207 over Goulds Fork Branch in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 23 ft wide.

CarriesSR1207
CrossesGoulds Fork Branch
Location0.5 Mi. W. Jct. US74
RouteState Highway 1207
Coordinates34.9776, -80.12481
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 SR1207 over Goulds Fork Branch built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1207 over Goulds Fork Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR1207 over Goulds Fork Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is SR1207 over Goulds Fork Branch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SR1207 over Goulds Fork Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.