SR1204 over Tulula Creek
FairGraham County, North Carolina · 50 FT.E.JCT.US129 · Structure no. 000000000750125
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 37 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1204 over Tulula Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1204 over Tulula Creek in Graham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 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 SR1204 over Tulula Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1204 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does SR1204 over Tulula Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1204 over Tulula Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns SR1204 over Tulula Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.