SR1276 over Larkard Creek
FairLincoln County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. N. Jct. US321 · Structure no. 000000001090047
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1276 over Larkard Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR1276 over Larkard Creek in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1276 over Larkard Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1276 over Larkard 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 2024.
How much traffic does SR1276 over Larkard Creek carry?
About 9,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1276 over Larkard Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1276 over Larkard Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.