US Bridges

SR1244 over Canoe Creek

Good

Burke County, North Carolina · .01 MI.E.JCT.SR1245 · Structure no. 000000000230057

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1244 over Canoe Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1244 over Canoe Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesSR1244
CrossesCanoe Creek
Location.01 MI.E.JCT.SR1245
RouteState Highway 1244
Coordinates35.79307, -81.79844
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2000)
Projected traffic440 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 Canoe Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1244 over Canoe 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does SR1244 over Canoe Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1244 over Canoe Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1244 over Canoe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.