SR1240 over Russell Creek
FairBurke County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.SR1241 · Structure no. 000000000230199
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1240 over Russell Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1240 over Russell Creek in Burke 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 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1240 over Russell Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1240 over Russell 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR1240 over Russell Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1240 over Russell Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns SR1240 over Russell Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.