SR1235 over Stecoah Creek
FairGraham County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1236 · Structure no. 000000000750075
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1235 over Stecoah Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1235 over Stecoah Creek in Graham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 75 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 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1235 over Stecoah Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is SR1235 over Stecoah 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 SR1235 over Stecoah Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1235 over Stecoah Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1235 over Stecoah Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.