NC127 over Ut to Jacob Fork Creek
FairCatawba County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1132 · Structure no. 000000000350297
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC127 over Ut to Jacob Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC127 over Ut to Jacob Fork Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,400 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC127 over Ut to Jacob Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC127 over Ut to Jacob Fork 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does NC127 over Ut to Jacob Fork Creek carry?
About 9,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC127 over Ut to Jacob Fork Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns NC127 over Ut to Jacob Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.