SR1245 over Branch of Core Creek
FairCraven County, North Carolina · 0.75 Mi. E. JCT SR1256 · Structure no. 000000000490130
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 540
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1245 over Branch of Core Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1245 over Branch of Core Creek in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 SR1245 over Branch of Core Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1245 over Branch of Core 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 SR1245 over Branch of Core Creek carry?
About 540 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1245 over Branch of Core Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).
Who owns SR1245 over Branch of Core Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.