US Bridges

SR1207 over Franks Creek

Good

Graham County, North Carolina · 2.45 MI.E.JCT.SR1206 · Structure no. 000000000750082

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1207 over Franks Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1207 over Franks Creek in Graham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1207
CrossesFranks Creek
Location2.45 MI.E.JCT.SR1206
RouteState Highway 1207
Coordinates35.31421, -83.74673
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1207 over Franks Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1207 over Franks 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1207 over Franks Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1207 over Franks Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1207 over Franks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.