US Bridges

SR1287 over North Potts Creek

Fair

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. W. Jct. SR1224 · Structure no. 000000000570470

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
90
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1287 over North Potts Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1287 over North Potts Creek in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1287
CrossesNorth Potts Creek
Location0.7 Mi. W. Jct. SR1224
RouteState Highway 1287
CountyDavidson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.76958, -80.32559
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (1998)
Projected traffic180 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1287 over North Potts Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1287 over North Potts 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1287 over North Potts Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1287 over North Potts Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1287 over North Potts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.