US Bridges

SR1242 over Allen Creek

FairPosted for load

Haywood County, North Carolina · 25 FT.W.JCT.SR1147 · Structure no. 000000000870404

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1242 over Allen Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1242 over Allen Creek in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1242
CrossesAllen Creek
Location25 FT.W.JCT.SR1147
RouteState Highway 1271
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.44513, -83.00656
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2016)
Projected traffic6,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1242 over Allen Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1242 over Allen 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1242 over Allen Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1242 over Allen Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1242 over Allen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.