US Bridges

SR1248 over S.Frk.Catawba River

Good

Lincoln County, North Carolina · 0.5M. E. Jct. SR1252 · Structure no. 000000001090057

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
333 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1248 over S.Frk.Catawba River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1248 over S.Frk.Catawba River in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 333 ft (101.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1248
CrossesS.Frk.Catawba River
Location0.5M. E. Jct. SR1252
RouteState Highway 1252
Coordinates35.43846, -81.24825
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length333 ft (101.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1248 over S.Frk.Catawba River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1248 over S.Frk.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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR1248 over S.Frk.Catawba River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1248 over S.Frk.Catawba River?

The structure is 333 ft (101.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1248 over S.Frk.Catawba River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.