US Bridges

SR1243 over Abbotts Creek

Good

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR2209 · Structure no. 000000000570199

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
310 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1243 over Abbotts Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1243 over Abbotts Creek in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2040. The structure is 310 ft (94.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1243
CrossesAbbotts Creek
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR2209
RouteState Highway 1243
CountyDavidson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.80626, -80.23489
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length310 ft (94.4 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2016)
Projected traffic6,200 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 SR1243 over Abbotts Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1243 over Abbotts 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does SR1243 over Abbotts Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1243 over Abbotts Creek?

The structure is 310 ft (94.4 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1243 over Abbotts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.