US Bridges

SR1210 over Billys Creek

Good

Franklin County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. N. Jct. SR1221 · Structure no. 000000000690028

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1210 over Billys Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1210 over Billys Creek in Franklin County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR1210
CrossesBillys Creek
Location0.8 Mi. N. Jct. SR1221
RouteState Highway 1210
Coordinates36.14887, -78.41154
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 SR1210 over Billys Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1210 over Billys 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR1210 over Billys Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1210 over Billys Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1210 over Billys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.