SR1243 over Southern Railroad
GoodDavidson County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. US29 Bus · Structure no. 000000000570415
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 112 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1243 over Southern Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1243 over Southern Railroad in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2040. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1243 over Southern Railroad built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1243 over Southern Railroad 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 2024.
How much traffic does SR1243 over Southern Railroad carry?
About 13,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1243 over Southern Railroad?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns SR1243 over Southern Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.