SR1243 over Canoe Creek
GoodBurke County, North Carolina · 1 MI.N.JCT.SR1244 · Structure no. 000000000230151
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1243 over Canoe Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1243 over Canoe Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1243 over Canoe Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1243 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SR1243 over Canoe Creek carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1243 over Canoe Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SR1243 over Canoe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.