SR1210 over Big Willow Creek
PoorPosted for loadHenderson County, North Carolina · .03 MI.N.JCT.SR1191 · Structure no. 000000000890089
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1210 over Big Willow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1210 over Big Willow Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1210 over Big Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1210 over Big Willow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does SR1210 over Big Willow Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1210 over Big Willow Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns SR1210 over Big Willow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.