SR1299 over Southern Railroad
FairBurke County, North Carolina · .08 MI.N.JCT.US70 · Structure no. 000000000230362
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1299 over Southern Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1299 over Southern Railroad in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1299 over Southern Railroad built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1299 over Southern Railroad 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 2023.
How much traffic does SR1299 over Southern Railroad carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1299 over Southern Railroad?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns SR1299 over Southern Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.