SR1278 over Boulding Branch
GoodGuilford County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1471 · Structure no. 000000000810980
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1278 over Boulding Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1278 over Boulding Branch in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1278 over Boulding Branch built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1278 over Boulding Branch 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SR1278 over Boulding Branch carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SR1278 over Boulding Branch?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns SR1278 over Boulding Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.