US Bridges

SR1256 over Mountain Creek

Fair

Graham County, North Carolina · .3 MI.N.JCT.SR1138 · Structure no. 000000000750088

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1256 over Mountain Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1256 over Mountain Creek in Graham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1256
CrossesMountain Creek
Location.3 MI.N.JCT.SR1138
RouteState Highway 1256
CountyGraham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.33661, -83.80013
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2014)
Projected traffic560 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 SR1256 over Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1256 over Mountain 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1256 over Mountain Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1256 over Mountain Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1256 over Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.