NC127 over Jacob Fork River
GoodCatawba County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. N. Jct. SR1120 · Structure no. 000000000350029
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 204 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC127 over Jacob Fork River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC127 over Jacob Fork River in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,400 by 2040. The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 NC127 over Jacob Fork River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC127 over Jacob Fork River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does NC127 over Jacob Fork River carry?
About 9,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is NC127 over Jacob Fork River?
The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC127 over Jacob Fork River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.