SR1293 over Sweetwater Creek
GoodGraham County, North Carolina · .01 MI.N.JCT.NC143 · Structure no. 000000000750141
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1293 over Sweetwater Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1293 over Sweetwater Creek in Graham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1293 over Sweetwater Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1293 over Sweetwater 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR1293 over Sweetwater Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1293 over Sweetwater Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1293 over Sweetwater Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.