US Bridges

SR1255 Ebl over Catawba Crk/Ped.W

Good

Gaston County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. NC274 · Structure no. 000000000710422

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1255 Ebl over Catawba Crk/Ped.W is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1255 Ebl over Catawba Crk/Ped.W in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2040. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1255 Ebl
CrossesCatawba Crk/Ped.W
Location0.5 Mi. E. Jct. NC274
RouteState Highway 1255
Coordinates35.23741, -81.16397
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2022)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 SR1255 Ebl over Catawba Crk/Ped.W built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1255 Ebl over Catawba Crk/Ped.W 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 SR1255 Ebl over Catawba Crk/Ped.W carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1255 Ebl over Catawba Crk/Ped.W?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1255 Ebl over Catawba Crk/Ped.W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.