SR1272 over Swearing Creek
GoodDavidson County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. E.JCT.SR1396 · Structure no. 000000000570258
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1272 over Swearing Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1272 over Swearing Creek in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1272 over Swearing Creek built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1272 over Swearing 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR1272 over Swearing Creek carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1272 over Swearing Creek?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1272 over Swearing Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.