SR1260 over Tulula Creek
FairPosted for loadGraham County, North Carolina · 50 E.JCT.US129 · Structure no. 000000000750118
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1260 over Tulula Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1260 over Tulula Creek in Graham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1260 over Tulula Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1260 over Tulula 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 SR1260 over Tulula Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1260 over Tulula Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1260 over Tulula Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.