US Bridges

SR1290 over Green River

Fair

Henderson County, North Carolina · .5 MI.W.JCT.NC225 · Structure no. 000000000890351

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1290 over Green River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1290 over Green River in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1290
CrossesGreen River
Location.5 MI.W.JCT.NC225
RouteState Highway 1290
CountyHenderson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.21118, -82.44294
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2016)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1290 over Green River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1290 over Green River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1290 over Green River carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1290 over Green River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns SR1290 over Green River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.