SR1252 over S.Fork Catawba River
GoodLincoln County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1248 · Structure no. 000000001090055
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 250 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1252 over S.Fork Catawba River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1252 over S.Fork Catawba River in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1252 over S.Fork Catawba River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1252 over S.Fork Catawba River 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SR1252 over S.Fork Catawba River carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1252 over S.Fork Catawba River?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1252 over S.Fork Catawba River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.