SR1312 over Bearpen Creek
PoorCherokee County, North Carolina · .3 MI.N.JCT.SR1313 · Structure no. 000000000390056
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1312 over Bearpen Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1312 over Bearpen Creek in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1312 over Bearpen Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1312 over Bearpen Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does SR1312 over Bearpen Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1312 over Bearpen Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1312 over Bearpen Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.