SR1200 over Ut to Howards Creek
FairLincoln County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. N. Jct. SR1187 · Structure no. 000000001090145
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1200 over Ut to Howards Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1200 over Ut to Howards Creek in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 72 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SR1200 over Ut to Howards Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is SR1200 over Ut to Howards 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 SR1200 over Ut to Howards Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1200 over Ut to Howards Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1200 over Ut to Howards Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.