US Bridges

SR1233 over Panther Creek

Good

Graham County, North Carolina · 50 FT.S.JCT.SR1232 · Structure no. 000000000750099

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1233 over Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1233 over Panther Creek in Graham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1233
CrossesPanther Creek
Location50 FT.S.JCT.SR1232
RouteState Highway 1233
Coordinates35.39023, -83.62435
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic300 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 SR1233 over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1233 over Panther 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1233 over Panther Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1233 over Panther Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1233 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.