US Bridges

SR1209 over Ashworth Creek

Good

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR2503 · Structure no. 000000000450105

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
480
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1209 over Ashworth Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR1209 over Ashworth Creek in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1209
CrossesAshworth Creek
Location0.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR2503
RouteState Highway 1209
Coordinates35.20879, -81.73442
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2016)
Projected traffic960 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1209 over Ashworth Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1209 over Ashworth 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR1209 over Ashworth Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1209 over Ashworth Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m).

Who owns SR1209 over Ashworth Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.