SR1297 over I285 I85BUS.LOOP US29 70
FairDavidson County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.W.JCT.SR1228 · Structure no. 000000000570037
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 190 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1297 over I285 I85BUS.LOOP US29 70 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1297 over I285 I85BUS.LOOP US29 70 in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1297 over I285 I85BUS.LOOP US29 70 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1297 over I285 I85BUS.LOOP US29 70 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does SR1297 over I285 I85BUS.LOOP US29 70 carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1297 over I285 I85BUS.LOOP US29 70?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1297 over I285 I85BUS.LOOP US29 70?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.