US Bridges

SR1207 over Ashworth Creek

FairPosted for load

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1208 · Structure no. 000000000450351

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1207 over Ashworth Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1207 over Ashworth Creek in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 54 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1207
CrossesAshworth Creek
Location0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1208
RouteState Highway 1207
Coordinates35.18736, -81.74243
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic900 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1207 over Ashworth Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is SR1207 over Ashworth 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR1207 over Ashworth Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1207 over Ashworth Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1207 over Ashworth Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.