SR1297 over Newfound Creek
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · .1 MI.E.JCT.SR1004 · Structure no. 000000000210029
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1297 over Newfound Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1297 over Newfound Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1297 over Newfound Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1297 over Newfound Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does SR1297 over Newfound Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1297 over Newfound Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1297 over Newfound Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.