SR1244 over Fork of Bachelor Creek
FairCraven County, North Carolina · 1 MI.N.JCT.SR1005 · Structure no. 000000000490036
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1244 over Fork of Bachelor Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1244 over Fork of Bachelor Creek in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1244 over Fork of Bachelor Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1244 over Fork of Bachelor 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR1244 over Fork of Bachelor Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1244 over Fork of Bachelor Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).
Who owns SR1244 over Fork of Bachelor Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.