SR1243 over Calico Creek
GoodCarteret County, North Carolina · 1.5 Mi.S JCT SR1176 · Structure no. 000000000310101
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 1990 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1243 over Calico Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1243 over Calico Creek in Carteret County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 42 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1243 over Calico Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1243 over Calico 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SR1243 over Calico Creek carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1243 over Calico Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SR1243 over Calico Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.