US129 over Sawyer Creek
FairGraham County, North Carolina · 2.3 MI.N.JCT.SR1242 · Structure no. 000000000750030
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US129 over Sawyer Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US129 over Sawyer Creek in Graham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US129 over Sawyer Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is US129 over Sawyer 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US129 over Sawyer Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US129 over Sawyer Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns US129 over Sawyer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.